Phoenix Duet Aircraft

Duet, RV Smith from British Built Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Phoenix Aircraft Ltd

First Flight:

22 June 1973

Duet:

1 - Phoenix Aircraft Ltd

Type Specification

Applies to:

Phoenix Duet

Type:

Two-seat light aircraft developed from Luton Minor

Wing:

Strut-braced parasol monoplane. Fabric covered wooden wings braced with steel tube struts

Fuselage:

Wood and fabric covered wooden structure

Tail Unit:

Single fin and rudder. Cantilever tailplane at base of fin

Landing Gear:

Non retractable tailwheel type

Power Plant:

One 95 hp Continental C90 flat-four engine, driving a two blade propeller

Accommodation:

Side by side seating for two in open cockpit under wing

Span:

29 ft 2 in

Length:

21 ft 6 in

Height:

6 ft 7 in

Max Take-off:

1,200 lb

Cruise Speed:

98 mph

Max Rate of Climb:

480 ft/min at sea level

Range:

213 miles

Preserved in British Museums

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