Quad City Challenger
Quad City Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1983 · light aircraft
The Quad City Challenger is a family of one- and two-seat ultralight aircraft in pusher configuration with tricycle landing gear, made by Quad City Aircraft Corporation of Moline, Illinois.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Pusher engine behind the cabin
- Tricycle landing gear on an ultralight
- Open one or two seats in tandem
Look for a high-wing ultralight with the engine mounted pusher-fashion behind the occupants and a tricycle undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Quad City Challenger has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It was first introduced in 1983 and was still in production in 2018.
Variants
One- and two-seat versions exist, and the Excalibur Aircraft Excalibur is a variant.
Where you'll see it
Around 3,571 had been built by 2011.
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