The V-8 Powered P85 Hot Rod Looks And Feels Like A Fighter And Has The Performance To Match

First flight of the P85, developed by Altitude Group LLC, took place at Johnson County Executive Airport in Olathe, KS in December, 2014, and phase I flight testing has now been completed. The P85 is developed from Altitude Group’s fixed-gear tailwheel-equipped Radial Rocket.

The P85 design philosophy is centered on an economical 400 horsepower firewall forward power plant installation utilizing high quality liquid cooled V8 engine technology. The all-aluminum, 402 cid, 400+ HP V8 engine utilizes LS engine architecture. To maximize the performance and economy equation the P85 features a fixed pitch prop (3 blade, 80 inch diameter) produced by Catto Props.

The P85 features a one piece wing with two full length I-beam spars utilizing carbon fiber spar caps resulting in maximum strength for minimum weight. It features a rugged composite airframe designed for aerobatic flight. A spacious and comfortable cockpit accommodates pilot and copilot in tandem seating arrangement, and forward and aft baggage compartments are accessed through external doors.

A natural Laminar flow airfoil design combined with a very effective slotted flap system provides excellent airfoil performance throughout the speed range. Flaps are actuated electrically. It incorporates restyled “swept” wingtips and a new vertical fin/rudder shape, for increased yaw stability.

P85 “Streamline Airframe Kits” start at $49,950. Customized builder assist services are available up to and including a ready to fly P85.

(Image provided by Altitude Group, LLC.)

FMI: www.AltitudeGroupLLC.com