Swearingen SX-300
Swearingen · United States · first flew 1984 · light aircraft
The Swearingen SX300 is a high-performance two-seat homebuilt aircraft developed by Ed Swearingen in the 1980s. It features a 300 hp six-cylinder engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat high-performance homebuilt aircraft
- Low wing of 7.43 m span
- Six-cylinder 300 hp engine in the nose
A compact low-wing single-engine aircraft.
Specifications
- The Swearingen SX-300 has a length of 6.44 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.43 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 463 km/h (288 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It first flew on 1 July 1984, and construction continued until 1989.
Variants
The aircraft was offered as a kit, but the kit was not comprehensive and building it was beyond the abilities of the average amateur builder.
Where you'll see it
It is a homebuilt type rather than a service aircraft; its top speed is about 250 knots.
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