Nemesis NXT

The Nemesis NXT is an aircraft built for air racing. It was designed by Nemesis Air Racing's president Jon Sharp. It is a two place, single engine, low wing, retractable gear kit aircraft.

Design and Development

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Construction

Carbon fiber

Racing History

At the 2008 Reno Air Races, pilot Jon Sharp qualified the Nemesis at an average speed of 409.297 mph (355.67 kt) in a sport qualifying race.

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More Specifications

* Fuel capacity: 90 US gal
* Stall speed: 90 Kias
* G-Loading limits: +6, -4
* Cabin height: 35 in

References

External links

* [http://www.nemesisnxt.com Nemesis Air Racing Official Web Site]
* [http://www.http://www.relentlessairracing.com Relentless Air Racing]
* [http://www.airrace.org Reno Air Racing Association]