Champion J-1 Jupiter
Kenneth R. Champion · United States · first flew 1959 · light aircraft
The Champion Jupiter J-1 is an American single-seat, low-wing homebuilt aircraft of fibreglass-covered wooden construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.28 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Large bubble canopy
- Wing panels covered in single flat fibreglass sheets with no dihedral
A low-wing single-seater with a large bubble canopy and conventional landing gear. The fuselage uses wooden geodesic construction, and the wings have no dihedral.
Specifications
- The Champion J-1 Jupiter has a length of 5.28 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Kenneth R. Champion designed the J-1 in 1959 as an original design, using wooden construction methods based on the Pietenpol Air Camper and new applications of fibreglass layups.
Variants
The Jupiter K-2 was a two-seat development of the J-1, powered by a 125 hp Lycoming O-290-G.
Where you'll see it
The J-1 Jupiter won the Outstanding Design award at the Experimental Aircraft Association airshow in 1959.
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