Isaacs Spitfire
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| Spitfire | |
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| Type | Replica warbird |
| Manufacturer | Homebuilt |
| Designed by | John Isaacs |
| Maiden flight | 5 May 1975 |
The Isaacs Spitfire is a single seat homebuilt sporting aircraft design created by the late John Isaacs, a former Supermarine employee and retired schoolmaster and designer of the Isaacs Fury, as a 6/10th scale replica of a Supermarine Spitfire. Its first flight was on May 5, 1975.
As per the original Spitfire, the Isaacs Spitfire was a cantilever low-wing monoplane of semi-elliptical planform. The twin spar wing was built in one piece, mainly of spruce with birch plywood skin. The fuselage was of identical construction. The landing gear was non-retractable and included a tailwheel.
Plans are available for sale to home constructors.
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Length: 19 ft 3 in ()
- Wingspan: 22 ft 1.5 in ()
- Height: 5 ft 8 in ()
- Empty weight: 805 lb ()
- Max takeoff weight: 1,100 lb ()
- Powerplant: 1× Continental O-200 flat-four two-blade Ratier metal, 100 hp ()
Performance
- Never exceed speed: mph (km/h)
- Maximum speed: 150 mph at sea level
- Rate of climb: 1,100 ft/min ()
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 535.
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