Nash Petrel
Nash Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1980 · light aircraft
The Nash Petrel, also known as the Procter Petrel, is a two-seat aerobatic or glider tug aircraft. It was designed for amateur production by Procter Aircraft Associates of Camberley, Surrey, England.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.22 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Two-seat low-wing monoplane
- Single Lycoming O-360 flat-four engine
- Used as an aerobatic or glider tug aircraft
A two-seat utility monoplane powered by a 180 hp Avco Lycoming O-360-A3A flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The Nash Petrel has a length of 6.22 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.04 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 212 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
By the time the aircraft first flew on 8 November 1980, Procter had changed ownership and had been renamed Nash Aircraft Ltd. It was developed from the Procter Kittiwake.
Variants
Three Petrels were built. It was developed from the Procter Kittiwake.
Where you'll see it
Only three Petrels were built: the prototype G-AXSF, one built by apprentices at the British Aircraft Corporation factory at Preston in 1973, and another built in 1978. The 1973 aircraft flew only 15 hours before being grounded with a landing gear fault.
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