Comte AC-4 Gentleman
Alfred Comte · Switzerland · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The Comte AC-4 Gentleman is a 1920s Swiss two-seat sport and training aircraft produced by Flugzeugbau A. Comte.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Braced high-wing monoplane
- Fixed tailwheel landing gear
- Staggered seats for two
A braced high-wing cabin monoplane with a tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Comte AC-4 Gentleman has a length of 8.05 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.13 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
In 1927 Comte designed and built a prototype two-seat cabin monoplane designated the AC-4 Gentleman.
Variants
The production AC-4 had a 115 hp Cirrus Hermes inline engine. The AC-4B, five built, had a 140 hp Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major or a 110 hp Cirrus Hermes.
Where you'll see it
Dual controls were optional. The type served with the Swiss Air Force.
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