Atlas H-10

H-10
Role	Civil utility aircraft
Manufacturer	Atlas Aircraft
Designer	Max Harlow
First flight	1948
Number built	1

The Atlas H-10 was a prototype for a four-seat cabin monoplane aircraft flown in the United States shortly after World War II. It had been constructed from the unfinished Harlow PJC-4 sporting biplane abandoned at the outbreak of the conflict.

It was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional configuration with retractable tailwheel undercarriage and powered by a variety of engines throughout its life. Originally powered by a Lycoming O-435, it was re-engined with two Continental O-300s driving contra-rotating propellers through a common gearbox. In turn, this arrangement was replaced with a Franklin 6AB and finally a Lycoming IO-720.

As of 2006, the aircraft was reportedly still in existence in a dismantled state in the hands of a Californian collector.

Specifications (with Continental engines)

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Capacity: three passengers
• Length: 28 ft 4 in (8.64 m)
• Wingspan: 35 ft 9 in (10.90 m)
• Powerplant: 2 × Continental O-300, 145 hp (108 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 170 mph (274 km/h)

See also

References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. pp. 83. 
• aerofiles.com

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