Anderson Kingfisher
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| Kingfisher | |
|---|---|
| Type | Amphibian utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Homebuilt |
| Designed by | Earl Anderson |
| Maiden flight | 1969 |
The Anderson Kingfisher is a US two-seat amphibious aircraft designed and marketed for homebuilding. It was the work of Earl Anderson, a Pan Am airline captain, who flew the prototype on 24 April 1969. By 1978, 200 sets of plans had been sold, and 100 Kingfishers were reported to be under construction. The aircraft is a shoulder-wing monoplane with a flying boat hull and outrigger pontoons. On land, it uses retractable tailwheel undercarriage. The single engine with a tractor propeller is mounted in a nacelle above the wing. Some builders utilize the wings from a Piper Cub rather than making their own. As of 2007, plans are still being marketed.
[edit] Specifications (typical)
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 23 ft 6 in (7.2 m)
- Wingspan: 36 ft 6 in (11.1 m)
- Height: 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m)
- Empty weight: 1,032 lb (468 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,500 lb (680 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine, 100 hp (75 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 120 mph (190 km/h)
- Range: 320 miles (200 km)
- Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 60.
- anderson-kingfisher.com
[edit] See also
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