Edgar Percival E.P.9 Aircraft

E.P.9, RV Smith from British Built Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Edgar Percival Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

21 December 1955

E.P.9 Prospector:

21 - Edgar Percival, Stapleford

Lancashire Aircraft Prospector:

6 - Lancashire Aircraft, Blackpool and Samlesbury

Type Specification

Applies to:

Edgar Percival E.P.9

Type:

Agricultural aircraft

Wing:

High wing braced monoplane, unswept and untapered

Fuselage:

Pod and boom type fuselage

Tail Unit:

Single fin and rudder with braced tailplane and divided elevators

Landing Gear:

Fixed tailwheel type. Main legs attached to fuselage sides

Power Plant:

One 270 hp Lycoming GO-480-B1.B engine in the nose driving a two blade propeller

Accommodation:

Side by side seats for two with cabin behind with up to four seats

Span:

43 ft 6 in

Length:

29 ft 6 in

Height:

8 ft 9 in

Wing Area:

227.6 sq ft

Tare:

2,010 lb

All-up:

3,550 lb

Max Speed:

146 mph

Initial Climb:

1,120 ft/min

Ceiling:

17,500 ft

Range:

580 miles

Preserved in British Museums

Prospector:

XM819 - Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop - Display

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