Elias EC-1 Aircoupe
| EC-1 Aircoupe | |
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| Role | Sporting monoplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Elias |
| Designer | Joseph Cato |
| First flight | 1928 |
| Number built | 1 |
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The Elias EC-1 Aircoupe was an American two-seat parasol wing monoplane designed and built by Elias of Buffalo, New York.[1]
Design and development
The EC-1 Aircoupe was a parasol wing monoplane powered by a 80 hp (60 kW) Anzani engine which first flew in 1928.[2] Designed by Joseph Cato it had an open-cockpit with a removable cabin enclosure, known as the Airsport when flown without the cabin enclosure. The EC-1 was also available with a 100 hp (75 kW) Kinner K-5 engine.[2] One prototype is known, but more may have been produced.[2]
Specifications
Data from www.aerofiles.com[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 20 ft 11 in (6.38 m)
- Wingspan: 28 ft 2 in (8.59 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Anzani , 80 hp (60 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 96 mph (154 km/h; 83 kn)
- Cruise speed: 85 mph (74 kn; 137 km/h)
- Stall speed: 30 mph (26 kn; 48 km/h)
- Range: 425 mi (369 nmi; 684 km)
References
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Notes
Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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