Coates Swalesong
| Swalesong |
| Role |
Homebuilt monoplane |
| Designer |
James Coates |
| First flight |
1973 |
The Coates Swalesong 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 90 hp Continental engine.[1] Only one S.A.II and one simplified S.A.III were built.
Variants
- Swalesong S.A.I
- Designation of Luton Minor registration G-AMAW built by Jim Coates in the 1950s, not connected with S.A.II or S.A.III
- Swalesong S.A.II
- Prototype, one built.[1]
- Swalesong S.A.III
- Simplified design for amateur construction, one built.[1]
Specifications (SA2)
Data from Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 2. London: Putnam. pp. 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)
References
- ^ a b c Taylor, John W. R.. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1982-83. Jane's Publishing Company. London. 1983. ISBN 0710607482
- Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 2. London: Putnam. pp. 382. ISBN 0 370 10010 7.
- Taylor, John W. R.. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1982-83. Jane's Publishing Company. London. 1983. ISBN 0710607482
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