Coupé-Aviation JC-01
Coupé-Aviation · France · first flew 1976 · light aircraft
The Coupé-Aviation JC-01 is the first of a series of very similar two-seat, single-engined sports aircraft, built by amateurs from plans in France from 1976.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Horizontal tail on top of the fuselage with swept fin and rudder |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Two-seat side-by-side light aircraft built from plans
- Constant-chord one-piece low wing with fixed slots
- Horizontal tail on top of the fuselage with swept fin and rudder
The wing has ply-covered leading edges with fixed slots and is Dacron-covered overall. A large rearward-sliding canopy covers the two seats, with a baggage space behind.
Specifications
- The Coupé-Aviation JC-01 has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.35 m (27 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The JC-01 and its variants were conventional side-by-side two-seat light aircraft that could be built from plans. The first flight was on 16 March 1976.
Variants
The models are distinguished chiefly by engine choice, though undercarriage configurations vary and there are slight alterations to the vertical surfaces. The J-2 has a 90 hp engine and a tricycle undercarriage.
Where you'll see it
About a dozen JC-01s were built and total production of all variants was at least 15. Two remained on the French civil register in 2010.
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