Porterfield Collegiate
Porterfield Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Porterfield Collegiate was an American two-seat training and touring monoplane built by the Porterfield Aircraft Corporation of Kansas City.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.91 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing monoplane
- Two-seat training and touring cabin
- Single tractor engine
A high-wing two-seat monoplane with a single 65 hp Continental flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The Porterfield Collegiate has a length of 6.91 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.59 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 174 km/h (108 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1936 and was produced from 1936 to 1941, starting with a 40 hp Continental A-40 and later using a 65 hp Continental A65.
Variants
Production totalled 476 aircraft.
Where you'll see it
It was used by private pilot owners and aero clubs, and the type is still in service.
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