Elite (Murphy)
All metal construction, choice of tricycle or
conventional gear, power up to 180 hp. and the ability to mount
floats makes the Murphy Elite a versatile, affordable two-place
aircraft.
Elite Performance Specs |
O-235 |
O-320 |
O-360 |
Horsepower |
116 |
150 |
180 |
Power Loading (lb./hp) |
15.5 |
12.0 |
10.0 |
Gross Weight (lb.) |
1800 |
1800 |
1800 |
Empty Weight (lb.) |
920 |
950 |
980 |
Useful Load (lb.) |
880 |
850 |
820 |
Wing Area (sq. ft) |
152 |
152 |
152 |
Wing Loading (lb./sq. ft) |
11.8 |
11.8 |
11.8 |
Rate of Climb @ Gross (ft/min) |
600 |
1000 |
1500 |
Take Off Run (ft) |
700 |
600 |
470 |
Landing Roll (ft) |
400 |
400 |
400 |
Stall (No Flap)
Power Off (mph) |
46 |
46 |
46 |
Stall (FULL FLAP) Power On
(mph) |
42 |
42 |
42 |
Cruise (65% POWER) (mph) |
118 |
127 |
132 |
Vne (mph) |
157 |
157 |
157 |
Top Speed (mph) |
130 |
140 |
145 |
Fuel Burn (gal/hr) |
6.3 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
Fuel Capacity (US gal) |
44 |
44 |
44 |
Range (hrs) |
7.0 |
5.9 |
5.2 |
Range (statute miles)
|
824
|
745
|
683
|
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