Thatcher CX5
Dave Thatcher · United States · first flew 2013 · light aircraft
The Thatcher CX5 is an American homebuilt aircraft designed by Dave Thatcher. It is a two-place, all-metal, low-wing aircraft with tricycle landing gear.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal low-wing monoplane with two seats in tandem
- Tricycle landing gear
- Outer wing sections turned up to give dihedral
A small all-metal low-wing homebuilt with tandem seats and tricycle gear. Look for the upturned outer wing sections.
Specifications
- The Thatcher CX5 has a length of 5.9 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype first flew on 17 December 2013. It is fitted with a Revmaster Volkswagen conversion engine of 63 kW.
Variants
The prototype CX5 is powered by a Revmaster R-2300 engine, a Volkswagen conversion of 85 hp.
Where you'll see it
The CX5 is a homebuilt design intended for amateur construction. Its wings have upturned outer sections for dihedral.
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