Culver Model V
Culver Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1946 · light aircraft
The Culver Model V is a two-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by the Culver Aircraft Company.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.31 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low cantilever wing with pronounced dihedral on the outer panels
- Retractable tricycle landing gear
- Enclosed cabin with side-by-side seating
The V-1 has an 85 hp Continental C85 flat-four engine. The cabin is enclosed with two seats side by side.
Specifications
- The Culver Model V has a length of 6.31 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was based on the pre-war Cadet and on the company's wartime experience with radio-controlled aircraft. It had a Simpli-Fly Control system, in which a wheel between the seats set flaps and elevator trim together for takeoff, landing or cruise.
Variants
The V-1 was the initial production variant and the V-2 an improved one. The Superior Satellite was a 1956 variant with a 95 hp Continental engine, and the TD4C and UC were radio-controlled target and utility versions.
Where you'll see it
In 1956 the Superior Aircraft Company bought Culver's assets and put the Model V back into production as the Superior Satellite. Only a prototype and five production aircraft were built.
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