Velocity 173 RG

A Velocity 173 RG is the make and model of a small aircraft that is produced by Velocity Inc. The aircrafts are sold in a kit and must be assembled.¹ On August 22, 2008, the pilot of a Velocity 173 RG was killed when his plane crashed into a house in Las Vegas. A resident of the home was also killed. A spokesperson for the FAA said the Velocity 173 RG was an experimental aircraft.²

Fast Facts

1. Velocity aircrafts are sold unassembled in a kit¹
2. Made of fiberglass with a foam core¹
3. The "RG" in the model name refers to the type of retractable landing gear on the plane³
4. Top speed: Approximately 210 mph⁴
5. Wingspan: 31 feet⁴
6. Velocity Inc was formed in 1984 by Danny Maher⁵
7. Velocity planes were based on the design of the Long EZ⁵
8. First prototype Velocity flew in July of 1985⁶

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