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Thatcher CX5
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The Thatcher CX5 is an American homebuilt aircraft that was designed by Dave Thatcher.
Development
The CX5 is a two place, all metal, low-wing, tricycle gear-equipped aircraft. The prototype aircraft is outfitted with a Revmaster R-2300. The wings have upturned outer sections for dihedral.[1][2]
Specifications (CX5)
Data from EAA, Flying Magazine
General characteristics
- Crew: 2 tandem
- Capacity: 2 passengers
- Length: 19.5 ft (5.9 m)
- Wingspan: 28 ft (8.5 m)
- Height: 6.5 ft (2.0 m)
- Empty weight: 721 lb (327 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 10.5 U.S. gallons (40 L; 8.7 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Revmaster Volkswagen air-cooled engine conversion horizontally opposed piston engine, 85 hp (63 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed wooden
Performance
- Maximum speed: 109 kn (125 mph, 201 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 94 kn (108 mph, 174 km/h)
- Stall speed: 33 kn (38 mph, 61 km/h)
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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
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