E & P Special
Elston · United States · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The E & P Special, sometimes known as the Elston E & P Special, is a homebuilt single-seat sports aircraft built in the United States.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.46 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small single-seat mid-wing monoplane
- Continental A65 engine
- Homebuilt sports aircraft
A small mid-wing monoplane powered by a Continental A65-8 engine. It is 5.46 m long with a wingspan of 7.01 m.
Specifications
- The E & P Special has a length of 5.46 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew around September 1972.
Variants
Only two were completed.
Where you'll see it
One of the two aircraft built remains active.
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