Edgar Percival E.P.9
Edgar Percival Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The Edgar Percival E.P.9 was a 1950s British light utility aircraft designed by Edgar Percival. It first flew on 21 December 1955.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.99 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing light utility aircraft with a single piston engine in the nose
- Seats up to five passengers or carries a chemical hopper
- Later built as the Lancashire Aircraft Prospector
A high-wing single-engine utility monoplane.
Specifications
- The Edgar Percival E.P.9 has a length of 8.99 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.26 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It could carry five passengers, two stretchers with two attendants, or a hopper for 1,550 lb of chemicals.
Variants
It was initially built by Edgar Percival Aircraft Limited and later as the Lancashire Aircraft Prospector.
Where you'll see it
It was a utility and agricultural aircraft with a range of about 504 nautical miles.
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