The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone embraces experimental class freedom,
enabling cutting-edge technology and refined manufacturing.
RANGE (WITH RESERVE)
1,000 NM
MAX CRUISE SPEED
150 KIAS
MAX USEFUL LOAD
1,800 LBS
MEET THE BUSHLINER CYCLONE 1850:
WHERE INNOVATION MEETS LEGENDARY DESIGN.
The Bushliner Cyclone 1850 embraces experimental class freedom, enabling cutting-edge technology and refined manufacturing.
MAX RANGE
1,400 NM
CRUISE SPEED
160 KIAS
MAX USEFUL LOAD
2,000 LBS
BUSHLINER CYCLONE 1850FX
FACTORY EXPERIMENTAL
1850FX Payment Schedule:
$125,000 Down payment (Position, Quarter/Year)
$593,013 One year prior to the delivery window
$125,000 On delivery/Receipt of airworthiness
Financing available upon request
Example configuration price $843,013
HAUL 1000 LBS,
1000 NAUTICAL MILES.
RANGE (WITH RESERVE)
1,000 NM
MAX CRUISE SPEED
150 KIAS
MAX USEFUL LOAD
1,800 LBS
BUSHLINER 1850 CYCLONE
FACTORY EXPERIMENTAL
BUSHLINER 1850 CYCLONE
FACTORY EXPERIMENTAL
Factory Amateur Built Program (FAB) Program
The Bushliner 1850FX includes participation in our two-week Factory Amateur Built (FAB) Program, where customers engage in the assembly process to meet the 51% requirement. This hands-on experience involves tasks such as riveting the airframe, installing wings, wiring harnesses, and fabricating the instrument panel during the first visit, followed by installing seats, engine, avionics, and rigging flight controls in the second visit.
315-350 Horsepower Lycoming IO-580
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is powered by a robust 315-345 horsepower Lycoming IO-580 engine, delivering exceptional performance and reliability for backcountry adventures and rugged operations. This six-cylinder, fuel-injected powerhouse provides smooth, consistent power, ensuring optimal takeoff, climb, and cruising capabilities. With its proven design and industry-leading durability, the IO-580 enhances the Cyclone’s versatility, making it the perfect choice for demanding pilots seeking both strength and efficiency. The engine is stock at 315 horsepower and has up to 345 when the optional Ly-Con tune is selected.
MT Propeller
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is equipped with an advanced MT propeller, designed for optimal performance and efficiency. This lightweight, 3 or 4 blade constant-speed propeller enhances climb rates, reduces noise, and improves fuel economy, making it ideal for backcountry and long-haul flights. With its nickel-cobalt leading edges, the MT propeller offers exceptional durability and reliability, even in the harshest environments, ensuring smooth and powerful operation for every adventure. Reverse option available.
LED Lighting Package
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone features the state-of-the-art LED lighting package, designed to enhance visibility and safety in all flight conditions. This advanced system includes high-intensity LED landing and navigation lights, offering superior brightness and energy efficiency compared to traditional lighting. With durable, lightweight construction and long-lasting performance, the LED package ensures reliability for night operations, low-visibility approaches, and increased awareness in the most demanding environments.
Landing Gear
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is equipped with rugged titanium landing gear, built for unmatched durability and performance in the most challenging terrains. Paired with 29-inch Alaskan Bushwheels featuring extra tread and Beringer wheels and brakes, this landing gear system ensures superior ground handling and reliability. Designed to handle backcountry operations with ease, it provides exceptional shock absorption and traction, making it the ideal choice for pilots seeking confidence during takeoffs and landings on unpaved or rough airstrips.
Garmin Avionics
Equipped with a state-of-the-art Garmin avionics suite, the Bushliner 1850 Cyclone ensures unmatched situational awareness and precision navigation. Designed for both VFR and IFR operations, this advanced system provides intuitive controls, real-time data, and enhanced safety features. Whether flying in demanding mission scenarios or enjoying recreational flights, Garmin avionics deliver the reliability and performance pilots trust.
Finishing
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is meticulously finished to deliver both durability and style, ensuring it performs as impressively as it looks. With premium-grade materials and expert craftsmanship, the aircraft’s exterior is designed to withstand the harshest conditions while maintaining a sleek, professional appearance. Each detail, from its high-quality paint to corrosion-resistant coatings, is carefully chosen to provide long-lasting protection and a flawless finish that reflects the Cyclone’s rugged elegance.
1000 NM of Range
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone boasts an impressive 1,000 nautical miles of range, offering unparalleled versatility for long-distance flights and remote adventures. Powered by the efficient Lycoming IO-580 engine, this extended range allows pilots to confidently reach their destinations with fewer stops, whether navigating rugged backcountry routes or embarking on cross-country journeys. Designed for endurance and reliability, the Cyclone ensures every mile is as smooth and efficient as the last.
BUSHLINER 1850
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MOSAIC/ Part 23 Production
The Bushliner 1850 is produced under the FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) framework, transitioning away from the traditional amateur-built model toward a standardized, factory-produced aircraft.
Under MOSAIC, the aircraft is fully manufactured by Bushliner using consistent production methods, documented quality control, and repeatable configuration standards. This eliminates the variability associated with amateur-built aircraft and creates a professionally produced platform designed for long-term serviceability and fleet operation.
This structure provides several operational advantages:
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Improved insurance eligibility due to standardized factory construction and documented conformity.
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Easier financing through lenders that typically require professionally manufactured aircraft rather than owner-built examples.
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Commercial utility capability, allowing use for operations such as training, aerial work, patrol, survey, utility transport, and other revenue-generating missions permitted under MOSAIC regulations (excluding passenger charter or air carrier operations).
Owners participate through aircraft configuration, delivery orientation, and operational familiarization, while Bushliner retains responsibility for production, quality assurance, and lifecycle support—delivering a modern utility aircraft designed to remain supportable and economically viable for decades.
FAR Part 23 Certification Statement
Full FAR Part 23 certification is planned for the Bushliner 1850 program and remains an active development objective. The aircraft is being engineered from the outset to support eventual Part 23 approval, enabling expanded operational capability, broader commercial use, and long-term fleet support under a fully certified aircraft standard.
Part 23 certification will allow operation within the normal category certification framework, supporting institutional ownership, commercial applications, financing acceptance, and global operational flexibility consistent with certified aircraft programs.
350 Horsepower DeltaHawk DHK-350
(Jet-A Diesel Powerplant)
The Bushliner 1850 is powered by the DeltaHawk DHK-350, a modern twin-turbocharged, twin-supercharged compression-ignition engine producing 350 horsepower and approximately 707 ft-lbs of torque. Designed specifically for aviation use, the engine delivers strong low-RPM thrust and consistent power across the operating envelope, supporting heavy payload operations, short-field performance, and high-density-altitude environments.
Operating on globally available Jet-A fuel, the DeltaHawk platform aligns the aircraft with the aviation industry’s transition away from legacy 100LL leaded avgas, providing long-term fuel security and operational stability for owners and fleet operators.
Key characteristics include:
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350 horsepower output
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707 ft-lbs of torque available across the power range
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Twin turbo + twin supercharger architecture for altitude performance and immediate power response
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Targeted 3,000-hour TBO
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Approximately 15 GPH fuel burn, improving range and operating economics
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Liquid-cooled diesel design optimized for durability and simplified engine management
The DeltaHawk installation positions the Bushliner 1850 as a next-generation utility aircraft built for the post-100LL era—focused on dispatch reliability, global operability, and long-term lifecycle support.
MT Propeller with Reverse
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is equipped with a 3-blade MT constant-speed propeller featuring full reverse capability, optimized for short-field performance, braking authority, and operational control in confined or unimproved environments.
Constructed using MT’s Natural Composite technology, the propeller is specifically suited to diesel powerplants, effectively absorbing and damping torsional vibration produced by high-torque compression-ignition engines. This composite structure reduces transmitted vibration loads to the airframe and engine, improving smoothness, component longevity, and overall operational reliability.
Key features include:
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3-blade constant-speed configuration
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Reverse thrust capability for short landing rolls, water operations, and confined strips
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MT Natural Composite construction designed to withstand diesel engine vibration characteristics
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Nickel-cobalt leading edges for erosion resistance in gravel, sand, and backcountry operations
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Lightweight design improving climb performance and fuel efficiency
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Reduced noise and smoother operation compared to traditional metal propellers
The MT composite propeller complements the high-torque DeltaHawk diesel installation, delivering efficient thrust, durability, and precise control across the full operating envelope.
AEROLED Lighting Package
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone features the state-of-the-art LED lighting package, designed to enhance visibility and safety in all flight conditions. This advanced system includes high-intensity LED landing and navigation lights, offering superior brightness and energy efficiency compared to traditional lighting. With durable, lightweight construction and long-lasting performance, the LED package ensures reliability for night operations, low-visibility approaches, and increased awareness in the most demanding environments.
Landing Gear
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is designed with a modular landing gear system, allowing operators to configure the aircraft for mission-specific environments and operating requirements. Available configurations include tailwheel, tricycle gear, and suspension-equipped landing gear, supporting everything from paved operations to aggressive backcountry use.
The landing gear structure is engineered for high-load utility operations, providing strength, stability, and consistent handling across varied terrain types. When equipped for off-airport performance, the aircraft supports Alaskan Bushwheels up to 35 inches, delivering exceptional flotation, obstacle absorption, and rough-field capability.
Key features include:
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Tailwheel or tricycle gear configurations available
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Optional suspension landing gear for enhanced energy absorption and reduced airframe loads
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Beringer wheels and braking systems providing high-performance stopping power and precise ground control
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Compatibility with standard tires through 35" Bushwheels for extreme terrain operations
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Optimized geometry for stability during short-field takeoff and landing operations
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Designed for gravel bars, unimproved strips, tundra, and expedition environments
This adaptable landing gear architecture allows the Bushliner 1850 to transition seamlessly between utility, training, expedition, and commercial field operations while maintaining durability and operational confidence.
Garmin Avionics
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone features a modern Garmin avionics suite designed for both VFR and IFR operations, delivering clear situational awareness, intuitive control, and integrated flight safety systems.
Key capabilities include:
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Garmin Smart Glide emergency assistance technology
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4-axis autopilot with automatic trim for reduced pilot workload and precision flight control
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Fully integrated navigation, engine monitoring, and flight data systems
The avionics architecture supports safe, efficient operation across utility, training, and mission environments while maintaining a modern OEM-standard cockpit experience.
Finishing
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is delivered in a durable Base Gray factory finish, establishing a standardized production configuration focused on durability, inspection access, and long-term serviceability.
Owners may customize paint, markings, and interior finishes after delivery to suit personal, commercial, or mission-specific requirements. This approach maintains production efficiency while allowing individual aircraft personalization without impacting manufacturing consistency or delivery timelines.
The base finish utilizes corrosion-resistant coatings and industrial-grade protection designed for utility operations, ensuring the aircraft is ready for immediate service while remaining adaptable to future customization.
1,000 lbs — 1,000 Miles
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is designed around a simple operational standard: carry 1,000 pounds for 1,000 nautical miles.
Cruising at approximately 160 knots with an efficient ~15 GPH fuel burn, the aircraft delivers true utility performance—combining payload, speed, and range in a single mission profile. This capability allows operators to move people, equipment, or mission payloads long distances without sacrificing short-field performance or operational flexibility.
Rather than optimizing for a single specification, the 1850 balances range, speed, and useful load, enabling real-world utility operations across remote regions, cross-country missions, and commercial field work where endurance and payload matter equally.
HAUL 1000 LBS, 1000 NAUTICAL MILES.
1850FX Payment Schedule:
$125,000 Down payment (Position, Quarter/Year)
$593,013 One year prior to the delivery window
$125,000 On delivery/Receipt of airworthiness
Financing available upon request
Example configuration price $843,013
BUSHLINER 1850 CYCLONE
FACTORY EXPERIMENTAL
Factory Amateur Built Program (FAB) Program
The Bushliner 1850FX includes participation in our two-week Factory Amateur Built (FAB) Program, where customers engage in the assembly process to meet the 51% requirement. This hands-on experience involves tasks such as riveting the airframe, installing wings, wiring harnesses, and fabricating the instrument panel during the first visit, followed by installing seats, engine, avionics, and rigging flight controls in the second visit.
315-350 Horsepower Lycoming IO-580
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is powered by a robust 315-345 horsepower Lycoming IO-580 engine, delivering exceptional performance and reliability for backcountry adventures and rugged operations. This six-cylinder, fuel-injected powerhouse provides smooth, consistent power, ensuring optimal takeoff, climb, and cruising capabilities. With its proven design and industry-leading durability, the IO-580 enhances the Cyclone’s versatility, making it the perfect choice for demanding pilots seeking both strength and efficiency. The engine is stock at 315 horsepower and has up to 345 when the optional Ly-Con tune is selected.
MT Propeller
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is equipped with an advanced MT propeller, designed for optimal performance and efficiency. This lightweight, 3 or 4 blade constant-speed propeller enhances climb rates, reduces noise, and improves fuel economy, making it ideal for backcountry and long-haul flights. With its nickel-cobalt leading edges, the MT propeller offers exceptional durability and reliability, even in the harshest environments, ensuring smooth and powerful operation for every adventure. Reverse option available.
LED Lighting Package
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone features the state-of-the-art LED lighting package, designed to enhance visibility and safety in all flight conditions. This advanced system includes high-intensity LED landing and navigation lights, offering superior brightness and energy efficiency compared to traditional lighting. With durable, lightweight construction and long-lasting performance, the LED package ensures reliability for night operations, low-visibility approaches, and increased awareness in the most demanding environments.
Landing Gear
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is equipped with rugged titanium landing gear, built for unmatched durability and performance in the most challenging terrains. Paired with 29-inch Alaskan Bushwheels featuring extra tread and Beringer wheels and brakes, this landing gear system ensures superior ground handling and reliability. Designed to handle backcountry operations with ease, it provides exceptional shock absorption and traction, making it the ideal choice for pilots seeking confidence during takeoffs and landings on unpaved or rough airstrips.
Garmin Avionics
Equipped with a state-of-the-art Garmin avionics suite, the Bushliner 1850 Cyclone ensures unmatched situational awareness and precision navigation. Designed for both VFR and IFR operations, this advanced system provides intuitive controls, real-time data, and enhanced safety features. Whether flying in demanding mission scenarios or enjoying recreational flights, Garmin avionics deliver the reliability and performance pilots trust.
Finishing
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is meticulously finished to deliver both durability and style, ensuring it performs as impressively as it looks. With premium-grade materials and expert craftsmanship, the aircraft’s exterior is designed to withstand the harshest conditions while maintaining a sleek, professional appearance. Each detail, from its high-quality paint to corrosion-resistant coatings, is carefully chosen to provide long-lasting protection and a flawless finish that reflects the Cyclone’s rugged elegance.
1000 NM of Range
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone boasts an impressive 1,000 nautical miles of range, offering unparalleled versatility for long-distance flights and remote adventures. Powered by the efficient Lycoming IO-580 engine, this extended range allows pilots to confidently reach their destinations with fewer stops, whether navigating rugged backcountry routes or embarking on cross-country journeys. Designed for endurance and reliability, the Cyclone ensures every mile is as smooth and efficient as the last.
1850FX Payment Schedule:
$125,000 Down payment (Position, Quarter/Year)
$593,013 One year prior to the delivery window
$125,000 On delivery/Receipt of airworthiness
Financing available upon request
Example configuration price $843,013
Factory Amateur Built Program (FAB) Program
The Bushliner 1850FX includes participation in our two-week Factory Amateur Built (FAB) Program, where customers engage in the assembly process to meet the 51% requirement. This hands-on experience involves tasks such as riveting the airframe, installing wings, wiring harnesses, and fabricating the instrument panel during the first visit, followed by installing seats, engine, avionics, and rigging flight controls in the second visit.
315-350 Horsepower Lycoming IO-580
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is powered by a robust 315-345 horsepower Lycoming IO-580 engine, delivering exceptional performance and reliability for backcountry adventures and rugged operations. This six-cylinder, fuel-injected powerhouse provides smooth, consistent power, ensuring optimal takeoff, climb, and cruising capabilities. With its proven design and industry-leading durability, the IO-580 enhances the Cyclone’s versatility, making it the perfect choice for demanding pilots seeking both strength and efficiency. The engine is stock at 315 horsepower and has up to 345 when the optional Ly-Con tune is selected.
MT Propeller
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is equipped with an advanced MT propeller, designed for optimal performance and efficiency. This lightweight, 3 or 4 blade constant-speed propeller enhances climb rates, reduces noise, and improves fuel economy, making it ideal for backcountry and long-haul flights. With its nickel-cobalt leading edges, the MT propeller offers exceptional durability and reliability, even in the harshest environments, ensuring smooth and powerful operation for every adventure. Reverse option available.
LED Lighting Package
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone features the state-of-the-art LED lighting package, designed to enhance visibility and safety in all flight conditions. This advanced system includes high-intensity LED landing and navigation lights, offering superior brightness and energy efficiency compared to traditional lighting. With durable, lightweight construction and long-lasting performance, the LED package ensures reliability for night operations, low-visibility approaches, and increased awareness in the most demanding environments.
Landing Gear
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is equipped with rugged titanium landing gear, built for unmatched durability and performance in the most challenging terrains. Paired with 29-inch Alaskan Bushwheels featuring extra tread and Beringer wheels and brakes, this landing gear system ensures superior ground handling and reliability. Designed to handle backcountry operations with ease, it provides exceptional shock absorption and traction, making it the ideal choice for pilots seeking confidence during takeoffs and landings on unpaved or rough airstrips.
Garmin Avionics
Equipped with a state-of-the-art Garmin avionics suite, the Bushliner 1850 Cyclone ensures unmatched situational awareness and precision navigation. Designed for both VFR and IFR operations, this advanced system provides intuitive controls, real-time data, and enhanced safety features. Whether flying in demanding mission scenarios or enjoying recreational flights, Garmin avionics deliver the reliability and performance pilots trust.
Finishing
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone is meticulously finished to deliver both durability and style, ensuring it performs as impressively as it looks. With premium-grade materials and expert craftsmanship, the aircraft’s exterior is designed to withstand the harshest conditions while maintaining a sleek, professional appearance. Each detail, from its high-quality paint to corrosion-resistant coatings, is carefully chosen to provide long-lasting protection and a flawless finish that reflects the Cyclone’s rugged elegance.
1000 NM of Range
The Bushliner 1850 Cyclone boasts an impressive 1,000 nautical miles of range, offering unparalleled versatility for long-distance flights and remote adventures. Powered by the efficient Lycoming IO-580 engine, this extended range allows pilots to confidently reach their destinations with fewer stops, whether navigating rugged backcountry routes or embarking on cross-country journeys. Designed for endurance and reliability, the Cyclone ensures every mile is as smooth and efficient as the last.
1850FX Payment Schedule:
$125,000 Down payment (Position, Quarter/Year)
$593,013 One year prior to the delivery window
$125,000 On delivery/Receipt of airworthiness
Financing available upon request
Example configuration price $843,013
CABIN CONFIGURATIONS
The Bushliner 1850 stands out as the most versatile aircraft in its class. It can transport up to three 55-gallon drums in one direction and carry six passengers in the other. With an 8-foot flat, open floor and flush-mounted seat rails, the 1850 even provides the flexibility to sleep in the cockpit when necessary. This versatility is made possible by JAARS jump seats, which conveniently fold and stow in the tailcone when not in use.
*Note: All claims are based on capacity by volume. Always refer to the aircraft’s weight and balance guidelines before loading cargo or passengers.
AVIONICS CONFIGURATIONS
The Garmin G3X Avionics Suite offers flexible configurations to suit any pilot’s needs. The Base Panel provides essential flight and navigation capabilities, while upgrades like the GTN 750 and GTN 650 combination add advanced touchscreen functionality. For expanded situational awareness, the dual GTN 750 setup delivers redundancy and a wider display area. No matter the mission, the Garmin G3X configurations provide precision and adaptability for a seamless flying experience.
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PILOTS PRAISE
"I am amazed every time I fly. In my opinion it is the best backcountry all around airplane on the market. I can haul 4 large people comfortably, 80 gallons of fuel, and 300 lbs of luggage. I can fly fast or slow. I have never taken over 800’ of runway fully loaded even with poor conditions. These long wings love to fly."
Travis S.
SUPER CYCLONE OWNER
RANGE FINDER
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Range shown is 1,000 NM, 7 hours at 150 kts at 17 GPH avg.
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