New Four-Seater Aircraft are on their way from companies in Europe that are better known for their two-seat Light Sport aircraft. They include the Pipistrel Panthera, Flight Design C4, and Tecnam P2010. The Pipistrel Panthera will cost between $500,000 and $600,000, depending on whether you build one yourself in the Experimental category or let the factory do it. Experimental models will begin deliveries in 2014, while fully certified ones will be available in 2017. The company promises 200 knots true airspeed using a 210-horsepower Lycoming IO-390. They even promise full-electric and hybrid engine models, but have decided against using a diesel engine.
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