Taylor Titch
J. F. Taylor (homebuilt) · United Kingdom · first flew 1967 · light aircraft
The Taylor Titch is a British fixed-wing homebuilt aircraft developed in the 1960s by John Taylor. It is a single-seat low-wing monoplane developed from the Taylor Monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.91 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Very small single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Single Continental C85 flat-four engine
- Hegy wooden scimitar propeller
A tiny single-seater with a span under 6 metres. It has an 85 hp flat-four engine driving a Hegy wooden scimitar propeller.
Specifications
- The Taylor Titch has a length of 4.91 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.72 m (19 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 322 km/h (200 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Titch first flew on 4 January 1967. It was developed from the Taylor Monoplane.
Variants
The type is designated J.T.2 Titch. About 40 had been built by 2011.
Where you'll see it
Plans are available for amateur construction. Examples are still being built and flown.
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