Badass Experimental

The Bear 360 exploded onto the experimental aircraft scene at this years Airventure. A combination of styles this warbird 'esque creation takes inspiration from both the P-51 and Bearcat. The radial engine screams Cat while the laminar flow wing is Mustang all the way.

Designed to be a meet both Russian and U.S. military standards this partnership between Sergei Yakolev, and Skip Holm looks to be a whole lot of fun. 360 horses, 210 knot cruise and a 180 degree/second roll rate mean it's got more than enough to keep me interested. Of course I was hooked at radial engine...

Current pricing lists the "fly-away" model at around $285,000 and an "almost ready to fly" version at $185,000 less engine and some other options. My only concern would be the certification level, currently the Bear is certified "experimental exhibition." Which might put a little cramp in your style...

Thanks Stuart!!