Isaacs Spitfire
Homebuilt · United Kingdom · first flew 1975 · light aircraft
The Isaacs Spitfire is a single-seat homebuilt sporting aircraft created by John O. Isaacs as a 6/10th scale replica of a Supermarine Spitfire.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.87 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Six-tenths scale replica of a Supermarine Spitfire
- Low-wing monoplane with semi-elliptical wing planform
- Fixed undercarriage with a tailwheel
Look for a small Spitfire lookalike with a 6.7 metre semi-elliptical wing and a fixed, tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Isaacs Spitfire has a length of 5.87 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.74 m (22 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Isaacs was a former Supermarine employee and retired schoolmaster who also designed the Isaacs Fury. The first flight was on 5 May 1975.
Variants
Plans are available for sale to home constructors, who build the aircraft themselves.
Where you'll see it
It is a homebuilt aircraft powered by a 100 hp Continental O-200 engine.
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