BX-2 Cherry
Development and Origins
The BX-2 Cherry is a light multi-purpose aircraft, developed by the Swiss aircraft designer Max Brändli. The prototype’s maiden flight took place on April 24, 1982.
Technical Specifications and Powerplant
The Brändli BX-2 Cherry is a two-seater, cantilever low-wing monoplane, equipped with a four-cylinder Teledyne Continental C90 engine delivering 90 hp (67 kW) with a two-bladed propeller. Alternative power plants include the Limbach L.2400, Rotax 912, and even a BMW R1200GS motorcycle engine.
Availability and Production
The BX-2 Cherry is offered to purchasers as a complete set of drawings. By 2010, 100 examples of the aircraft had been built across numerous European countries, as well as in Russia.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | BX-2 |
| Wingspan, m | 6.98 |
| Length, m | 5.25 |
| Height, m | 2. 04 |
| Empty equipped weight | 320 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 550 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Teledyne Continental C90 |
| Power, hp | 1 x 90 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 260 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 2 20 |
| Practical range, km | 800 |
| Rate of climb, m/min | 180 |
| Crew, crew members | 2 |
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Sources & Accuracy
The information presented in this technical sheet has been compiled from declassified flight manuals, historical archives, and specialized literature. While we strive for maximum accuracy, some performance data may vary depending on the specific variant or operational conditions.