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Elias EC 1 Aircoupe

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First flight
  
1928

The Elias EC-1 Aircoupe was an American two-seat parasol wing monoplane designed and built by Elias of Buffalo, New York.

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Design and development

The EC-1 Aircoupe was a parasol wing monoplane powered by a 80 hp (60 kW) Anzani engine which first flew in 1928. Designed by Joseph Cato it had an open-cockpit with a removable cabin enclosure, known as the Airsport when flown without the cabin enclosure. The EC-1 was also available with a 100 hp (75 kW) Kinner K-5 engine. One prototype is known, but more may have been produced.

Specifications

Data from www.aerofiles.com

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 20 ft 11 in (6.38 m)
  • Wingspan: 28 ft 2 in (8.59 m)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Anzani , 80 hp (60 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 96 mph (154 km/h; 83 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 85 mph (137 km/h; 74 kn)
  • Stall speed: 30 mph (48 km/h; 26 kn)
  • Range: 425 mi (369 nmi; 684 km)

    • References

    Elias EC-1 Aircoupe Wikipedia
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