Luscombe 10
Luscombe Aircraft · United States · first flew 1945 · light aircraft
The Luscombe 10 was a single-seat sport aircraft built in the United States in 1945. It was designed for aerobatics.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional low-wing cantilever monoplane designed for aerobatics
- Fixed tailwheel landing gear
- Wings, tail unit and engine section adapted from the Luscombe 8
Look for a small single-seat low-wing monoplane with a tailwheel and a Continental A65 engine.
Specifications
- The Luscombe 10 has a length of 5.18 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The wings, tail unit and engine section were adapted from the Luscombe 8, while the centre fuselage section was all new and moved the wing from a high to a low position. It first flew in December 1945.
Variants
Only one prototype, registered NX-33337, was built.
Where you'll see it
Luscombe felt there was not a sufficient market and halted development almost immediately despite promising flight tests. The prototype was destroyed in 1948 for tax reasons.
Related aircraft
- Luscombe Model 8
- Luscombe Phantom
- Aeronca 11 Chief
- All American 10A Ensign
- Auster J/1 Autocrat
- Beechcraft Bonanza (V35)
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