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