Photograph:
Evans VP-2 Volksplane 19-0703 (c/n N64) at Moruya, NSW in January 2002 (David C Eyre)
Country of origin:
United States of America
Description:
Two-seat light sport amateur-built monoplane
Power Plant:
One 54 kw (72 hp) Revmaster Model 1831D four-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine
Specifications:
Length: 5.87 m (19 ft 3 in)
Height: 1.56 m (5 ft 1½ in)
Wing area: 12.08 m² (130 sq ft)
Max speed: 153 km/h (95 mph)
Cruising speed: 121 km/h (75 mph)
Stalling speed: 64 km/h (40 mph)
Initial rate of climb: 122 m/min (400 ft/min)
Range: 402 km (250 miles)
Empty weight: 290 kg (640 lb)
Loaded weight: 472 kg (1,040 lb)
History:
After completion of the design of the single-seat VP-1, Mr Evans developed a two-seat variant, the VP-2. Generally similar to the VP-1, the VP-2 had an up-rated engine (in early built aircraft usually the 54 kw [72 hp] Revmaster), greater overall dimensions and seating for two. Construction was similar to the VP-1. The prototype VP-1 flew for the first time in 1968.
The wing, which consisted of two solid spruce spars, plywood ribs, internal bracing, and fabric covering, was made in two separate panels, each bolted to the fuselage at the inboard end and externally braced by streamline tubular struts. The fuselage was a square, wooden box structure, plywood covered. An all-moving tailplane with an anti-servo tab, and a single all-moving rudder, were fitted, both being fabric covered.
A number have been built and flown in Australia and New Zealand.