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Subject: He who dies with the biggest toys ...
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Date: Mon, 18-Mar-85 12:57:44 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar 18 12:57:44 1985
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wins!!  The latest issue of The Aviation Consumer has an updated article
on Jim Bede's latest scam, er, venture.  It's a homebuilt, the BD-10J,
that is capable of a top speed of 1,050 MPH (Mach 1.6) at 40,000 feet.
The plane uses a General Electric CJ610/J85 engine with thrust of 2,950
pounds.  Empty weight of the aircraft is 1,360 Lbs., and normal gross
weight is 2,750 Lbs., with max weights up to 3,550 Lbs. allowed.  Standard
fuel capacity is 152 gallons with a max of 274.  The engine guzzles it
at about 300 gallons per hour giving a quick but thrilling ride.  However,
at Mach 1.6, the range is 572 miles.  At a speed of 550 MPH, the range is
1,364 miles.  With the thrust exceeding the normal gross weight, the
takeoff performance is not too bad.  Claimed T/O distance is 400 feet in
6 seconds with a sea level rate of climb of 30,000 fpm at 500 mph (45
degree pitch angle).

The plane has not been built yet, however.  Bede plans to build one
prototype and up to 15 under contract to buyers.  Cost?  The poor need
not apply.  Projected cost will be $175,600 less engine.  A new CJ610 can
be had for $350,000 new or $150,000 overhauled.  Run out engines go for
about $40,000.