Wickham Model E Sunbird II
Wickham · United States · first flew 1979 · light aircraft
The Wickham Model E Sunbird II is a single-seat homebuilt aircraft designed by engineer James M. Wickham.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.49 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat homebuilt aircraft
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single Volkswagen 1865 cc engine
It is a single-seat low-wing monoplane.
Specifications
- The Wickham Model E Sunbird II has a length of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.13 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 8 August 1979 at Arlington, Washington, powered by a larger 1835 cc Volkswagen engine.
Variants
Only one was built, so there was a single example.
Where you'll see it
The sole example crashed on 20 July 1980.
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