listing placed 11 July 2024 United Kingdom

Spitfire mk26 FOR SALE

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£79,950

80% scale replica built from a kit in 2016. TTAF 20 hrs. Jabiru 8 cylinder 5100 engine, fixed pitch prop. A delight to fly with the same handling and evocative shape as the iconic original, but at a more accessible cost. Docile handling characteristics allows any competent pilot with, or aspiring towards, a tailwheel endorsement to fly this and be a hit at any event you attend. Possibly the best purchase you’ll ever make. Change in circumstances forces sale.

Permit to fly (LAA) valid until February 2025

Price £79,950

This aircraft was part of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2015, is based in Perth, Scotland and has little more than test flying hours. It is a delight to fly and watch. All aluminium construction c/w removable wings for easy shipment if required. Excellent build quality and professionally finished by UK agent. Cost to build a new kit now £200k+ and several years!

Engine : Jabiru 5100, 8 cyl, 180 HP
Propeller : Fixed pitch 2 blade Hercules
Weight Gross : 720 kg
Fuel : 115 litres
Design Limits : +6/-3 g

Performance
Vne : 193kts
Cruise : 145 kts
Take Off Run : 300m
Landing Distance : 400m
Climb : ±2,500 fpm
Endurance : 4 hr

Don Watson – Pilot Magazine September 2003
‘Handling has been described as “uncannily like the original Spitfire….” delightful, crisp and very forgiving. This is a fun machine. Control around all axes is light and responsive… simply think and it’s there.’

Bob Grimstead – Pilot Magazine January 2007
“Does this replica really fly and feel like an original Spitfire? YES!!” In fact this is one of the nicest and most exhilarating types I’ve ever flown – and that verdict follows 15 hours of flight-testing’