Chrislea Super Ace
Chrislea Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Chrislea Super Ace is a 1940s British four-seat light aircraft built by Chrislea Aircraft Limited.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing cabin monoplane
- Twin fins on the tail
- Single de Havilland Gipsy Major 10 engine in the nose
A high-wing four-seat monoplane with twin fins and a de Havilland Gipsy Major 10 engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Chrislea Super Ace has a length of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 203 km/h (126 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Chrislea C.H.3 Series 1 Ace, and the first production Super Ace flew in February 1948. Compared with the Ace the span was increased by 2 ft, the wing and tailplane became metal structures and the fins were smaller and rounder.
Variants
The Series 4 Skyjeep, first flown in August 1949, had a tailwheel undercarriage and a conventional control stick. Three Skyjeeps were built.
Where you'll see it
Construction was begun on 32 aircraft but only 18 Super Aces were completed and flown, and most were exported. Sales were disappointing and the unfinished aircraft were scrapped in 1952.
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