Luscombe Phantom
Luscombe Aircraft · United States · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Luscombe Phantom was a 1930s American two-seat cabin monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing cabin monoplane
- Single piston engine in the nose
- Two-seat enclosed cabin
It is a high-wing single-engined cabin monoplane powered by a 145 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Luscombe Phantom has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was the first product of the Luscombe Aircraft Engineering Company and first flew in 1934.
Variants
Twenty-five Phantoms were built in total.
Where you'll see it
It was sold as a light private cabin aeroplane carrying a pilot and one passenger.
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