PROPULSION: |
Engine: |
Gipsy Major 1C (reciprocating) |
Brake Horsepower: |
140 |
Propeller: |
Fixed Pitch, Wood or Metal |
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS: |
Wing Span |
34 ft 4 in |
Length Overall |
25 ft 5 in |
Height Overall |
7 ft 0 in |
Tailplane Span |
11 ft 11 in |
Wheel Track |
8 ft 11 in |
Wheel Base |
17 ft 2 in |
Wing Area |
172.5 sq ft |
Aileron Area |
13.9 sq ft |
Flap Area |
22.0 sq ft |
Fin Area |
5.9 sq ft |
Rudder Area (Incl. tab) |
6.8 sq ft |
Tailplane Area |
17.0 sq ft |
Elevator Area (Incl. tab) |
15.2 sq ft |
WEIGHTS: |
Empty Weight |
1,184 lb |
Fuel |
180 lb |
Oil |
23 lb |
Crew |
380 lb |
Misc. |
163 lb |
Max Takeoff |
1,930 lb |
Wing Loading |
11.2 lb/sq ft |
Power Loading |
13.8 lb/bhp |
PERFORMANCE: |
Maximum Speed at Sea Level |
140 mph |
Maximum Permissible Dive Speed |
200 mph |
Normal Cruise Speed at 5,000 ft |
122 mph |
Climb Speed |
80 mph |
Glide Speed |
70 mph |
Rate of Climb at Sea Level |
900 ft/min |
Service Ceiling |
17,200 ft |
Takeoff Distance to 50 ft |
870 ft |
Landing Run |
930 ft |
Maximum Range |
485 miles |
RECOMMENDED AEROBATIC SPEEDS: |
Slow Roll |
130 mph |
Loop |
140 mph |
Roll Off the Top of a Loop |
150 mph |
