Funk F-23
Funk Aviation · United States · first flew 1962 · light aircraft
The Funk F-23 was an agricultural aircraft produced in the United States during the 1960s. It was designed by Donald Funk.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.03 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
- Hopper in the space of the former forward cockpit
It was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal construction with all-new outer wing panels. The former PT-23 forward cockpit holds a 200 US gallon chemical hopper.
Specifications
- The Funk F-23 has a length of 8.03 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.34 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Funk started from the fuselage frame of military surplus Fairchild PT-23 trainers. The first flight was in November 1962.
Variants
The prototype F-23 was followed by the F-23A with a Continental W670-M engine (11 built) and the F-23B with a Jacobs R-755 (3 built).
Where you'll see it
Fifteen were built. Production continued until 1970, when the rights were bought by Cosmic Aircraft, which built no more.
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