What are the performance data for a 150/150. Useful load, climb, cruise, fuel burn, ground run for take offs, landing distance, distance to clear a 50 foot obstacle, service ceiling, etc. Just curious of the benefits and possible drawbacks of a 150 hp engine. Would vortex generators be beneficial on a 150/150? Would it be better to have a 150/150 tricycle or tail wheel? This is interesting.
Useful load: depends upon the STC, donor airframe, optional equipment, etc.
Climb: Pretty darn good.
Cruise: Depends upon how far you push the black knob.
Fuel Burn: See above.
Ground Run: About the same.
Distance to Clear 50’ Obstacle: As good or better than stock.
Service Ceiling: As high as you can practically fly a normally aspirated single.
Seriously, there isn’t a lot of hard data. The Air Force Academy did study the 150/150. Their document is about the best. There really hasn’t been a lot of formal testing and there’s a lot of variety in the fleet. A lot depends upon the choices of the owner. For instance, there are different propellers used and they make a big difference in climb and cruise performance.
The single biggest disadvantage is the prohibition against spins. The other disadvantages can often be mitigated by operator choices.
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