Thruxton Jackaroo Aircraft

Jackaroo, RV Smith from British Built Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

Jackaroo Aircraft

First Flight:

2 March 1957

Jackaroo:

26 - Jackaroo Aircraft Ltd, Thruxton 1 - Rollason Aircraft & Engines Ltd, Croydon

Type Specification

Applies to:

Thruxton Jackaroo

Type:

Four seat adaption of de Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth

Wing:

Equal span, single bay, swept, staggered biplane. Wooden structure with fabric covering. Ailerons on lower wing only

Fuselage:

Rectangular steel tube structure, covered in fabric mounted onto lower wing

Tail Unit:

Swept fin and tailplane leading edges with balanced rudder

Landing Gear:

Divided type fixed landing gear and tailskid

Power Plant:

One 130 hp Gipsy Major I four cylinder, in line inverted air cooled engine in nose

Accommodation:

Enclosed cabin with seating for four above lower wing

Span:

30 ft 4 in

Length:

25 ft 0 in

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

Unknown

Tare:

1,360 lb

All-up:

2,180 lb

Cruise:

90 mph

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