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The Steen Skybolt 300 is a high-performance variant of the Lamar Steen Skybolt, a U.S. aerobatic biplane primarily available as plans or a kit for amateur construction. First flown in 1970, the original Skybolt became popular for its open-cockpit, two-seat tandem configuration and robust wood and fabric construction. The Skybolt 300 specifically denotes models equipped with a 300-horsepower engine, providing enhanced power for aggressive aerobatic maneuvers.
It remains a favored project among homebuilders who desire a classic biplane with strong competition capabilities.
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Steen Skybolt 300 ranks #134 of 598 in the Acrobatics ranking, behind Khorkina (Uneven Bars), ahead of AirTrack Factory AirBag S.
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What engine defines the Steen Skybolt 300?
The Skybolt 300 is the high-powered derivative fitted with a 300 hp Lycoming IO-540. Published performance figures associate that engine with an initial climb rate around 4,000 feet per minute.
Can you buy a factory-built Steen Skybolt 300?
The Skybolt is fundamentally a plans-built homebuilt aircraft rather than a conventional factory production model. Builders fabricate its welded steel-tube fuselage and wooden wings before covering the structure with fabric.
Does the Skybolt 300 carry two people?
Yes, the Skybolt uses tandem seating in two open cockpits. That layout distinguishes it from single-seat aerobatic monoplanes such as the Slick 360.
Who designed the original Skybolt?
American teacher Lamar Steen designed it as a high-school engineering project. The prototype first flew in October 1970, and hundreds of examples have since been completed by amateur builders.
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