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Currie Wot
J.R. Currie first designed this
ultralight biplane in England in the 1930's. Two were built by Cinque
Ports Aviation Ltd with 40hp Aeronca-JAP J-99 engines. The first was flown
in November 1937. Unfortunately both were destroyed by German bombing in
1940. The designer was encouraged to reproduce the plans for the aerobatic
biplane in 1958, and an example was built by the Hampshire Aeroplane Club.
The first post-war example featured the 40hp Aeronca-JAP J-99 powerplant
of its predecessors, but subsequent models used 26 hp VW, 55hp Lycoming,
60-65hp Walter Mikron, and even a 70hp Rover TP60/1 turbine engine. Six
aircraft were produced by Slingsby Sailplanes in 1967 and modified to
represent SE5a fighters for movie work.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
Continental C90-8F
85hp
x
18ft 3in
6ft 9in
22ft 1in
x
1
x
x
900lb
x
217nm |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
x
700ft/min
78kt
x
x
x |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
x
x
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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