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Luscombe 8 Silvaire

Interwar (1919–1938)

Luscombe 8 Silvaire — Fixed Wing
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The Luscombe 8 is a series of high-wing, side-by-side-seating monoplanes with conventional landing gear, designed in 1937 and built by Luscombe Aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
1× air-cooled flat four
Thrust / Power
90 hp
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
35
Empty Weight (lb)
870
MTOW (lb)
1400
Service Ceiling (ft)
17000
Range (mi)
500
Max Speed (mph)
128