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