The Spirit SE-1 Light Sport Airplane is In Production

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Base price $69K. Looks like a scene from 1940, doesn't it?

Screenshot 2025-08-01 at 11-30-11 Introducing the new Spirit SE-1 light-sport aircraft - YouTube.png
Screenshot 2025-08-01 at 11-29-53 Introducing the new Spirit SE-1 light-sport aircraft - YouTube.png
 
By the way, the SE-1 uses an air cooled inverted Vee engine designed and built by the company itself. Puts out 42HP.

The wings fold up wit about 5 min work, using the same approach as a Wildcat or Hellcat.

Max cruise speed 112 mph. 100 mph at 75% power, burning 2 to 3 GPH.

The military fighter model will be armed with two 5.56MM machine guns (just kidding, but who knows, given threat from drones?)

Screenshot 2025-08-01 at 20-15-37 Spirit Engineering’s AirVenture Surprise!.png
 

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