Cessna XMC
Cessna · United States · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The Cessna XMC was a design study and prototype for an extremely low-cost light aircraft, aimed at dramatically expanding the general aviation market by reducing purchase price. It was a simple high-wing two-seater.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.01 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine high-wing minimalist light aircraft prototype
- Very low-cost design study for mass market
- Two-seat side-by-side enclosed cabin
Resembles a simplified Cessna 150/152 with even more spartan construction; a high-wing two-seat monoplane with fixed undercarriage and a small piston engine.
Specifications
- The Cessna XMC has a length of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Cessna built the XMC in the early 1970s as part of an industry effort to produce an affordable personal aircraft. The project did not lead to a production aircraft, as the anticipated cost savings proved difficult to achieve.
Variants
The XMC was a one-off prototype; no production followed.
Where you'll see it
The Cessna XMC did not enter service; it was solely an experimental prototype flown to evaluate low-cost construction concepts.
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