Temco Model 33 Plebe
Temco Aircraft · United States · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The Temco Model 33 Plebe was an American two-seat training aircraft built by Temco Aircraft and evaluated by the United States Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.52 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor piston engine in the nose
- Two-seat trainer layout
It is a low-wing single-engined trainer with a length of 9.52 m and a height of 3.00 m.
Specifications
- The Temco Model 33 Plebe has a length of 9.52 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.33 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 308 km/h (191 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1953 and was developed from the Temco Buckaroo. It was powered by a 225 hp Continental O-470-13.
Variants
Only a prototype was built. The design was later developed into the Temco 58.
Where you'll see it
The single prototype was evaluated by the United States Navy.
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