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Bede AeroExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · United States

BD-17

Seats: 1 1
Power: 60 hp45 kW
Cruise: 130 kt241 km/h
US register: 3 aircraft3 aircraft

Bede Aero BD-17 — Photo: FlugKerl2 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bede Aero BD-17 — Photo: FlugKerl2 · CC BY-SA 4.0

About the BD-17

The Bede Aero BD-17 is an American single-seat, low-wing monoplane designed for amateur construction from kits. Suited for first-time builders and pilots seeking economical cross-country travel, it features a metal airframe with optional folding wings and can be configured with either tricycle or tailwheel landing gear.

Crafted by an influential aviation designer, the aircraft utilizes modular components and advanced honeycomb aluminum sandwich panels for structural strength. The prototype completed its initial flight in early, and production variants incorporate design features intended to simplify assembly and enhance fuel efficiency.

Engines fitted

1 aircraft

Engine	Power	Share of fleet	Aircraft
HKS 700	60 hp		1

This page covers the Bede Aero BD-17 Nuggett: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

HKS 700E two-cylinder four-stroke engine

Dimensions

Length: 17 ft 6 in 5.33 m5.33 m 17 ft 6 in
Wingspan: 21 ft 6 in 6.55 m6.55 m 21 ft 6 in
Wing area: 53 sq ft 5.0 m²5.0 m² 53 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 450 lb 204 kg204 kg 450 lb
Max take-off weight: 851 lb 386 kg386 kg 851 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 130 kt 241 km/h241 km/h 130 kt
Max speed: 169 kt 313 km/h313 km/h 169 kt
Stall speed: 45 kt 84 km/h84 km/h 45 kt
Range: 610 nm 1,129 km1,129 km 610 nm
Rate of climb: 1,050 ft/min 5.3 m/s5.3 m/s 1,050 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: HKS 700E two-cylinder four-stroke engine
Engine power: 60 hp 45 kW45 kW 60 hp

Capacity

Seats: 1

Manufacturer: Bede Aero
Country: United States
On the US register: 3
Registered in: United States

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