Wickham B

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The Wickham B is an American experimental twin engined, homebuilt aircraft.[1]

Design and development

The twin engine aircraft was designed by Boeing engineer Jim Wickham in order to fly safely on one engine over the Seattle area.[2]

The model B is a high-wing, fixed tricycle landing gear, twin engine aircraft. The aircraft uses all aluminum construction with fiberglass cowlings, nose cone and wheel pants. The wings are configured with Fowler flaps. The two 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal) fuel tanks are independent of each other. The aircraft uses a throw-over yoke control, similar to a Beechcraft Bonanza.[2]

Operational history

The Wickham B was donated to the Seattle Museum of Flight, then traded to the South Seattle Community College. In 2002, the aircraft was sold and restored to flying condition.[citation needed]

Specifications (Model B)

Data from Sport Aviation

General characteristics

  • Empty weight: 1,950 lb (885 kg)
  • Gross weight: 3,200 lb (1,451 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 50 U.S. gallons (190 L; 42 imp gal) in two 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal) tanks
  • Powerplant: 2 × Lycoming O-320 four cylinder, horizontally opposed piston aircraft engines

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 104 kn; 193 km/h (120 mph)

See also

Related development


References

  1. ↑ "The Wickham model B". Sport Aviation. February 1963. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Busha, Jim (June 2009). "Preserving the Past Homebuilt Style". Sport Aviation. 
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