134:. The Mini Explorer is intended as a flying camper and so includes sufficient cabin space with couches for two adults to sleep and a kitchen. Due to the emphasis on fuselage volume the Mini Explorer is not a fast aircraft for its fitted power, with a cruise speed of about 85 mph (137 km/h).
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186:Specifications (Mini Explorer)
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266:Performance
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1073:Categories
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911:Nordic III
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313:References
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191:Data from
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120:high-wing
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