Civilian Coupe Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Civilian Aircraft Co Ltd

First Flight:

July 1929

Coupe Mk I:

1 - Civilian Aircraft Co Ltd

Coupe Mk 2:

5 - Civilian Aircraft Co Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Civilian Coupe Mk II

Type:

Two seat light aeroplane

Wing:

High-wing braced monoplane. Unswept wings with taper on outer section. Mixed wood and metal construction

Fuselage:

Fuselage with of mixed wood and metal structure with plywood covering

Tail Unit:

Unswept single fin and rudder with cantilever tailplane and divided elevator

Landing Gear:

Fixed main gear attached to lower fuselage with main leg and axle. Tailskid

Power Plant:

One 100 hp Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major I air-cooled engine in the nose driving a two blade propeller

Accommodation:

Two seats in enclosed cockpit beneath wing

Span:

35 ft 6 in

Length:

19 ft 4 in

Height:

6 ft 3 in

Wing Area:

167.8 sq ft

Tare:

985 lb

All-up:

1,500 lb

Max Speed:

110 mph

Initial Climb:

810 ft/min

Ceiling:

16,000 ft

Range:

300 miles

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