Richard 150 Commuter
C.H. Richard Company · United States · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The Richard 150 Commuter is an American two-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by the C.H. Richard Company of Lancaster, California, to be sold in kit form or as plans for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Braced high-wing monoplane
- Non-retractable conventional landing gear with a tailwheel
- Enclosed cabin with two side-by-side seats
A braced high-wing all-metal monoplane with an enclosed cabin, dual controls and a baggage space behind the seats.
Specifications
- The Richard 150 Commuter has a length of 6.02 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a development of the early Richard 125 Commuter flown in 1969. The prototype was powered by a 150 hp Lycoming O-320-A2A with a two-bladed metal tractor propeller, and first flew in 1972.
Variants
After the prototype first flew, a new wing was designed with a different wing section and an area of 100 square feet.
Where you'll see it
It was sold in kit form or as plans for amateur construction.
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