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The aircraft has a typical empty weight of 419 lb (190 kg) and a gross weight of 800 lb (360 kg), giving a useful load of 381 lb (173 kg). With full fuel of 9 U.S. gallons (34 L; 7.5 imp gal) the payload for pilot, passenger and baggage is 327 lb
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297:18 ft 4 in (5.59 m)
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195:or as an amateur-built aircraft.
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520:References
509:+4.0, -2.0
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215:Rotax 532
211:Rotax 503
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687:Graffiti
675:Aircraft
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682:Antares
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