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Wickham Model C Sunbird

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The Wickham Model C Sunbird is a single-seat homebuilt aircraft designed by Boeing engineer James M. Wickham.

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Design

The Sunbird is a single-place low wing taildragger made primarily of wood. Power was originally a 1600cc VW, but a Continental C85 was installed later in its life.

Operational history

The Wickham C was the third of six designs by Wickham, which first flew in 1975.

Specifications

Data from Original drawings

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 1
  • Length: 16 ft 6 in (5.03 m)
  • Wingspan: 20 ft 2 in (6.15 m)
  • Wing area: 69 sq ft (6.4 m2)
  • Performance

    References

    Wickham Model C Sunbird Wikipedia