Sheffield Skeeter X-1
Sheffield Aircraft · United States · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Sheffield Skeeter X-1 is an American single-seat lightweight homebuilt aircraft designed and built by Kenneth Sheffield of Littleton, Colorado.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.11 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat parasol-wing lightweight monoplane
- Converted Volkswagen car engine
- Wingspan of only 6.71 metres
Look for a tiny single-seat parasol-wing homebuilt with a car-derived engine.
Specifications
- The Sheffield Skeeter X-1 has a length of 4.11 m (13 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 136 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in April 1970 and was designed for amateur construction only.
Variants
Only the prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by a Volkswagen converted motor-car engine.
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