Cook JC-1 Challenger
Cook Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1969 · light aircraft
The Cook JC-1 Challenger was a 1960s American cabin monoplane built by the Cook Aircraft Corporation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cabin monoplane
- Single tractor piston engine with a two-blade propeller
- Enclosed cabin for a pilot and three passengers
It is a low-wing monoplane 22 ft long with a 27 ft span.
Specifications
- The Cook JC-1 Challenger has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.23 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in May 1969. It was powered by a 150 hp Lycoming O-320-E2A and used a NACA 23015 aerofoil.
Variants
Four Challengers were built by the Cook Aircraft Corporation.
Where you'll see it
It carried a pilot and three passengers, with a maximum speed of 150 mph and a range of 691 miles.
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