Taylor Coot
Richard Steeves · United States · first flew 1969 · light aircraft
The Taylor Coot is a two-seat homebuilt amphibious aircraft designed by Moulton Taylor, who was also known for his flying car designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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Spot it by:
- Low wing on an amphibian, with the wing roots acting as sponsons
- Single pusher engine
- Cruciform tail
Look for a small amphibian with an unusual low wing, a pusher engine, a cruciform tail and tricycle landing gear.
Specifications
- The Taylor Coot has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1969. Taylor designed the wing roots to act as sponsons, which removed the need for wingtip floats and gave ground effect benefits on take-off.
Variants
The Coot Model A is one version of the type, and builders have fitted some aircraft with auxiliary sponsons.
Where you'll see it
The Coot proved popular with homebuilders and an estimated 70 aircraft had been completed by 2007. The wings and elevator surfaces fold for transport and storage.
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