Spectre Radial Rocket

The Radial Rocket TD blends nostalgic airframe design and radial engine sound with modern materials and aerodynamics. It features wide track landing gear, a steerable tailwheel for easy ground handling, and pilot-in-command seating for excellent visibility. Powered by the M-14P radial engine, the Radial Rocket offers outstanding aerobatic and cross-country performance with a distinctive radial engine sound. The aircraft provides impressive acceleration, short field takeoff capability, fast cruise performance, and a spacious cockpit with superb visibility. Its design includes a laminar flow airfoil, fully slotted flaps for low-speed control, and a tapered wing for efficiency. The airframe is made of lightweight, strong composite panels and is available as a Streamline Airframe Kit, with builder assist services offered up to a ready-to-fly state.

Airframe type
Tail Dragger (TD) Tail Dragger Retractable (TDR) Retractable Gear (RG)
  • Seating: Tandem
  • Engine: M-14PF, Nine Cylinder Radial, 400 HP
  • Propeller: MT, 3 Blade, Constant Speed, 98 In. Diameter
  • Wingspan: 25.5 Ft.
  • Length: 22.2 Ft.
  • Cockpit Width: 34 In. (Pilot), 30 In. (Copilot)
  • Wing Area: 90.8 Sq. Ft.
  • Empty Weight: 1650 Lbs.
  • Gross Weight: 2550 Lbs.
  • Useful Load: 900 Lbs.
  • Baggage Capacity: 12 Cu. Ft.
  • Fuel Capacity: 70 Gals.
  • Cruise Speed (High): 230 Mph
  • Cruise Speed (Economy): 200 Mph
  • Range (Economy Cruise, 30 Min. Reserve): 1200 Sm
  • Climb Rate: 4000+ Fpm (Solo), 3000+ Fpm (Gross)
  • Stall Speed (Flaps Down, Vso): 70 Mph (61 Kts)
  • Stall Speed (Flaps Up, Vs1): 85 Mph (74 Kts)
  • Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 280 Mph
  • G Limits: +6, -3 Limit; +9, -6 Ultimate