Thatcher CX4
Thatcher Aircraft, Inc. · United States · first flew 2004 · light aircraft
The Thatcher CX4 is an American aircraft for amateur construction, designed by David Thatcher of Pensacola, Florida.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.56 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing single-seat homebuilt
- Single Volkswagen air-cooled engine
- Wingspan of 7.32 m
A small low-wing single-seater powered by a 65 hp horizontally opposed Volkswagen automotive conversion engine.
Specifications
- The Thatcher CX4 has a length of 5.56 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 2004.
Variants
Plans are supplied by Thatcher Aircraft, Inc., and Westberry Manufacturing supplies many parts and kits.
Where you'll see it
By April 2017, 55 had been built.
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