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| The BD-2 was a specially built airplane to demonstrate and establish world distance records. It was developed by having a Schweizer 2 32 airplane modified in specific manner. The wings were completely sealed to hold a large quantity of fuel. Special wing tip were developed and two main fuselage tanks permitted a total fuel capacity of 2100 litres. The BD-2 set numerous distance records and one for maximum close course record beating a B-29. This aircraft was flown on the record flight for 70 hours solo by Jim Bede.
| CREW | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Cont. IO-360C, 155kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 2400 kg | 5291 lb |
| Empty weight | 885 kg | 1951 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 19.2 m | 63 ft 0 in |
| Length | 8.4 m | 28 ft 7 in |
| Wing area | 17.8 m2 | 191.60 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 312 km/h | 194 mph |
| Range w/max.fuel | 45800 km | 28460 miles |
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