Differences Between Challenger II and Excalibur II experimental aircraft.
*Based on 2015 price list.
- Landing Gear
Challenger*
Rigid non shock-absorbing (cable braced)
Excalibur
Shock Suspension all three wheels
- Propeller
60 inch - Option $955
68 inch adjustable pitch Ivo prop Standard
- Engine
Upside Down
Right Side Up
- Reduction Drive
Belt Drive
Gearbox
- Controls
Cables & Pulleys
All Push Pull Tubes
- Tires
2 Ply
4 Ply
- Nose Cone
Optional $446.00
Standard & 12 inches lower for better visibility.
- Main Wing Struts
Round Aluminum Tubes
Standard - Streamlined Aluminum Struts
- Gas Tank
Optional $75.50 for 10 Gallon Tank
Standard - 10 Gallon Tank
- Wing Spars Double Sleeved the full length
NO
YES
- Streamlined Aluminum Struts
Standard - Streamlined Aluminum Struts
Not Available
Standard - YES
- Brakes, Hydraulic
Optional $961.00
Standard - Hydraulic Disk Brakes
- Fuel Filter
Optional - $5.00
Standard
- Battery
Optional - $85.00
Standard
- Electric Start
Optional - $1063.00
Standard
- Shoulder Harnesses
Front & Rear $100.00
Standard
- Seat Belt Types
Automotive Grade
Aircraft Grade
- Pitot Tube Kit
Optional
Standard
- Seat Cushions
Black
Any Color
- Remote Primer Kit
Optional - $25.00
Standard
- Rudder Size
Smaller
Larger For more control
- Vertical Stabilizer
Smaller
Larger For More Control
- Horizontal Stabilizer
Smaller
Larger for More Control
- Elevators
Smaller
Larger for More Control
- Adjustable Horizontal Stablizer
NO
Standard
- Cabin Width
Smaller
Wider - 30 inches front and back seats
- Cabin Length
Smaller
Longer for TALLER pilots
- Instruments
Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, Tachometer, Compass, Single CHT
Option $1402.00
Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, Tachometer, Compass, Dual CHT, Dual EGT, ignition switch, & toggle switch
Option $1195
- Fiberglass 2-piece center section cover
$440.00
Standard
- Doors
$728.00
Option $540.00
- Flaps
Not Available
Option $800.00
- Engine 65 HP
$10,595.00
Add $3,500.00
Differences Between the Excalibur and Challenger.
There are a great deal of differences between the Excalibur Aircraft and the Challenger.