Jameson RJJ-1 Gipsy Hawk
Richard Jameson · United States · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The Jameson RJJ-1 Gipsy Hawk was a single-engine light aircraft intended to be homebuilt from plans.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing single-seat monoplane
- Single tractor engine
- Wingspan of only 5.69 m
It is a low-wing monoplane with a 65 hp Continental A65 air-cooled flat-four engine and a span of 5.69 m.
Specifications
- The Jameson RJJ-1 Gipsy Hawk has a length of 4.9 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.69 m (19 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype was designed and constructed in the United States by Richard Jameson in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and first flew in 1972.
Variants
Only the prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It was a single-seat homebuilt light aircraft; one example was built.
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