Coates Swalesong
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| Swalesong | |
|---|---|
| Type | Homebuilt monoplane |
| Manufacturer | |
| Designed by | James Coates |
| Maiden flight | 1973 |
The Coates Swalesong SA2 was a 1970s British two-seat homebuilt monoplane built and designed by James Coates. It first flew in 1973. It is a low-wing wooden construction cantilever monoplane with a tricycle undercarriage and is powered by a 90hp Continental engine. Only one SA2 and one simplified SA3 were built.
[edit] Variants
- Swalesong SA1
- Designation of Luton Minor registration G-AMAW built by Jim Coates in the 1950s, not connected with SA2/3
- Swalesong SA2
- Prototype, one built.
- Swalesong SA3
- Simplified design for amateur construction, one built.
[edit] Specifications (SA2)
Data from Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 2. London: Putnam, 382. ISBN 0 370 10010 7.
General characteristics
- Length: 19 ft in ( m)
- Wingspan: 26 ft 5 in ( m)
- Empty weight: 640 lb ( kg)
- Gross weight: 1,150 lb ( kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental PC60 Ground Power Unit converted to C-90 standard, 90 hp ( kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 110 mph ( km/h)
- Range: 450 miles ( km)
[edit] References
- Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 2. London: Putnam, 382. ISBN 0 370 10010 7.
[edit] See also
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