The BD-17 Nugget light aircraft was first introduced by BedeCorp. in June 2000. It was a single-seat, all-metal, low-wing monoplane, equipped with a single piston engine. The aircraft could be fitted with various piston aircraft engines ranging from 40 to 120 hp.
Development and Maiden Flight
The first prototype (N624BD) was completed in late 2000 and took to the air for the first time on February 11, 2001. It was first shown to the general public at the Sun ‘n’ Fun airshow in April of the same year.
The “Do-It-Yourself” Kit
Currently, BedeCorp. offers a “do-it-yourself” kit for the BD-17, priced from $29,975 to $36,975. Customers can choose to equip the kit with a 60 hp HKS-700 engine or 80 hp or 120 hp Jabiru engines. According to company specialists, building the aircraft with the help of a professional assistant will take two weeks or 200 working hours.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | BD-17 |
| Wingspan, m | 6.55 |
| Aircraft length, m | 5.36 |
| Aircraft height, m | 2.32 |
| Wing area, m2 | 4.97 |
| Empty weight | 254 |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 431 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine HKS-700 |
| Power, hp | 1 x 60 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 260 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 227 |
| Practical range, km | 1127 |
| Rate of climb, m/min | 198 |
| Crew, crew members | 1 |
Image and diagram gallery of the BD-17 Nugget
 BD-17 Nugget |