- Comp Air 4
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Comp Air 4 Role Light utility aircraft National origin United States of America Manufacturer Comp Air First flight April 3, 1995 Number built 60+ (2001) The Comp Air 4 (also known as the Comp Monster) is a light civil utility aircraft manufactured in kit form with a number of different options. Builders are able to choose between an airframe designed for engines in the 140-180 hp (104-134 kW) range, and a heavier one for 250 hp (187 kW) units. The latter airframe can be fitted with up to six seats, while the standard airframe seats four. The Comp Air 4 may be built with tailwheel, tricycle, float, or amphibious float undercarriage.
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Specifications (typical Comp Air 4 on wheels)
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: three passengers
- Length: 26 ft 0 in (7.92 m)
- Wingspan: 37 ft 7 in (11.46 m)
- Height: 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m)
- Wing area: 212 ft² (19.7 m²)
- Empty weight: 1,390 lb (632 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,850 lb (1,292 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A1A air-cooled flat-four piston engine, 180 hp (134 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 149 mph (129 knots, 239 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 130 mph (115 knots, 212 km/h) (75% power)
- Stall speed: 39 mph (34 knots, 63 km/h)
- Range: 759 mi (660 nmi, 1,222 km)
- Service ceiling: 16,000 ft (4,880 m)
- Rate of climb: 1,450 ft/min (7.4 m/min)
See also
- Related development
References
- Notes
- ^ Jackson 2003, p. 501.
- Bibliography
- Jackson, Paul. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Information Group, 2003. ISBN 0-7106-2537-5.
External links
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