Aerosport Quail
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| Type | Recreational aircraft |
| Manufacturer | homebuilt aircraft from Aerosport plans |
| Designed by | Harris Woods |
| Number built | 10 (as of 1980) |
The Aerosport Quail was an ultralight aircraft designed for home building by Harris Woods. It was a high-wing monoplane with an enclosed cabin and tricycle undercarriage. First offered for sale in 1971, by the end of the decade, 375 sets of plans had been sold, with around 26 aircraft under construction and 10 flying.
[edit] Specifications
[edit] General characteristics
- Crew: one, pilot
- Length: 15 ft 11 in (4.9 m)
- Wingspan: 24 ft 0 in (7.3 m)
- Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.7 m)
- Wing area: ft² ( m²)
- Empty weight: lb ( kg)
- Maximum weight: 790 lb (360 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × VW automotive engine, 45 hp (30 kW)
[edit] Performance
- Maximum speed: 130 mph (210 km/h)
- Range: 230 miles (370 km)
- Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,650 m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
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[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 39.
- Pima Air Museum website
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