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Kitplanes stated that the Vision Vne is 200 mph, so why does Vision #2 cruise faster than that?

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Kitplanes stated that the Vision Vne is 200 mph, so why does Vision #2 cruise faster than that?

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The actual Vne (which is derived from the EX (extended) wing ) is 207 mph INDICATED while Sean cruises the 160 hp version at 204 mph TRUE at 8000 feet which is comfortably lower in indicated airspeed. Please keep in mind that this is Vne, NOT Vd which is 231 mph.