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Thatcher CX5

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First flight
  
December 17, 2013

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Thatcher cx5 in close up detail


The Thatcher CX5 is an American homebuilt aircraft that was designed by Dave Thatcher.

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Development

The CX5 is a two place, all metal, low-wing, tricycle gear-equipped aircraft. The prototype aircraft is outfitted with a Revmaster R-2300. The wings have upturned outer sections for dihedral.

Specifications (CX5)

Data from EAA, Flying Magazine

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 tandem
  • Capacity: 2 passengers
  • Length: 19.5 ft (5.9 m)
  • Wingspan: 28 ft (8.5 m)
  • Height: 6.5 ft (2.0 m)
  • Empty weight: 721 lb (327 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 10.5 U.S. gallons (40 L; 8.7 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Revmaster Volkswagen air-cooled engine conversion horizontally opposed piston engine, 85 hp (63 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed wooden

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 109 kn; 201 km/h (125 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 94 kn; 174 km/h (108 mph)
  • Stall speed: 33 kn; 61 km/h (38 mph)

    • References

    Thatcher CX5 Wikipedia
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