Ace Junior Ace

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The Ace Junior Ace is a two-seat sports aircraft that has been offered in kit and plans form for home building since the early 1930s. It was designed by Orland Corben.

It is a two-seat parasol wing monoplane of conventional taildragger configuration. Pilot and passenger sit side-by-side, in a cockpit that may be enclosed or left open. The fuselage is of fabric-covered tubular construction and the wings are wood. A variety of powerplants may be used, typically in the 65-100 hp (50-75 kW) range.

[edit] Specifications (Typical Junior Ace E)

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Length: 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m)
  • Wingspan: 26 ft 6 in (8.08 m)
  • Height: ()
  • Empty weight: 645 lb (293 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 1,225 lb (557 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× various engines, 65-100 hp (50-75 kW)

Performance


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