Wickham Model C Sunbird
Wickham · United States · first flew 1975 · light aircraft
The Wickham Model C Sunbird is a single-seat homebuilt aircraft designed by Boeing engineer James M. Wickham.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.03 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat homebuilt aircraft
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single Continental C85 engine
It is a single-seat low-wing monoplane.
Specifications
- The Wickham Model C Sunbird has a length of 5.03 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.15 m (20 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1975 and is powered by a Continental C85 engine.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The sole example is under restoration.
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