Liberty P 2

Updated on Nov 07, 2023

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Manufacturer Liberty Aircraft Sales & Mfg Co

The Liberty Model P-2, also called the Liberty Model A, was a two seat parasol wing monoplane built by the Liberty Aircraft Sales & Mfg Co of St.Louis, Missouri.

Design

The P-2 was a strut-braced parasol wing aircraft with conventional landing gear and side-by-side seating in an open cockpit. The wings used wood spars and aluminum ribs with aircraft fabric covering. The tailplane was adjustable.

Specifications (P-2)

Data from Airway Age

General characteristics

Capacity: 2

Length: 19 ft 6 in (5.94 m)

Wingspan: 35 ft (11 m)

Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

Wing area: 145 sq ft (13.5 m²)

Fuel capacity: 15 U.S. gallons (57 L; 12 imp gal)

Powerplant: 1 × Szekeley , 45 hp (34 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed: 78 kn; 145 km/h (90 mph)

Cruise speed: 68 kn; 126 km/h (78 mph)

Range: 348 nmi; 644 km (400 mi)

Service ceiling: 18,500 ft (5,600 m)

Rate of climb: 750 ft/min (3.8 m/s)

References

Liberty P-2 Wikipedia

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Design

Specifications (P-2)

References