Coates Swalesong
Coates · United Kingdom · first flew 1973 · light aircraft
The Coates Swalesong is a 1970s British two-seat homebuilt monoplane. The S.A.II was designed and built by J. R. Coates.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing wooden cantilever monoplane
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Enclosed cockpit with sliding canopy and side-by-side seats
The pilot and passenger sit side by side in an enclosed cockpit under a sliding canopy, on a fixed tricycle undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Coates Swalesong has a length of 5.79 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.05 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It is of spruce and plywood construction. The S.A.II first flew on 2 September 1973, powered by a 90 hp Continental PC60 Ground Power Unit converted to Continental C90 standard.
Variants
The S.A.II was the prototype, with one built. The S.A.III was a simplified design for amateur construction, also with one built, and could use engines of 85 to 108 hp.
Where you'll see it
The S.A.II G-AYDV survives at Breighton Airfield, East Yorkshire. Only one S.A.II and one S.A.III were built.
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