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Smith Sport Miniplane
The Smith Miniplane is a representative
home-built aircraft for sport and aerobatic flight. This single-seat
biplane has a wingspan of just over sixteen feet, and weighs only
650 lbs empty. The short wingspan aids manoeuvrability for
aerobatics but necessitates an extra powerful engine to keep her
aloft. Her top speed is over 110 mph. Its glide ratio has been
described as that of a piano!.
New 1996 variation of the original Smith
Miniplane. Designed for ease of building with
beginners in mind.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
Lyc. 0-235 HP
Range100/90-120
x
15.5 ft
5.5 ft
17 ft
100 sq. ft
1
650 lb
x
1000 lb
17 gal
x |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
400 ft
x
135 mph
125 mph
400 ft
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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