Shield Xyla Aircraft

Xyla, RV Smith from British Built Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

George Shield

First Flight:

30 October 1971

Xyla:

1 - George Shield

Type Specification

Applies to:

Shield Xyla

Type:

Single-seat home-built light aircraft

Wing:

Cantilever low-wing monoplane. All-wood structure with plywood covering

Fuselage:

All wood structure with plywood covering

Tail Unit:

Cantilever tailplane with single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Non-retractable tailwheel type

Power Plant:

One 92 hp Continental engine driving a two blade propeller

Accommodation:

Single seat in open cockpit

Span:

27 ft 3 in

Length:

17 ft 3 in

Height:

5 ft 4 in

Wing Area:

126 sq ft

Max Take-off:

1,000 lb

Cruise Speed:

100 mph

Preserved in British Museums

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