Specter Aircraft Specter II
| Specter II | |
|---|---|
| |
| The prototype Specter Aircraft Specter II | |
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Specter Aircraft |
| Introduction | 1997 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Number built | One |
TheSpecter Aircraft Specter IIwas an Americanhomebuilt aircraftthat was designed and produced bySpecter AircraftofBancroft, Idaho,introduced in 1997. When it was available the aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Specter II featured acanard configuration,a cantileverhigh-wing,a two-seats-in-tandemenclosed cockpit, with the pilot under abubble canopyand the passenger supplied only with side windows. The aircraft had fixedtricycle landing gearwith a retractable nosewheel and a single engine inpusher configuration.The design wasstall-resistant.[1]
The aircraft was made fromcomposite materials.Its 34.0 ft (10.4 m) span wing, mounted wing-tipruddersand had a wing area of 147.0 sq ft (13.66 m2). The cabin width was 22 in (56 cm). The design power range was 90 to 125 hp (67 to 93 kW) and the standard engine used was the 118 hp (88 kW)Subaru EA82automotive-conversion powerplant.[1]
The aircraft had a typical empty weight of 1,000 lb (450 kg) and a gross weight of 1,600 lb (730 kg), giving a useful load of 600 lb (270 kg). With full fuel of 23 U.S. gallons (87 L; 19 imp gal) the payload for the pilot, passenger and baggage was 462 lb (210 kg).[1]
The fast-build kit was to include all the major structural parts bonded in place. The manufacturer estimated the construction time from the supplied kit to be 850 hours.[1]
Operational history
[edit]By 1998 the company reported that one example had been completed and was flying.[1]
In April 2015 one example wasregisteredin the United States with theFederal Aviation Administration,although its registration had expired in 2013.[2]It is unlikely any examples exist today.
Specifications (Specter II)
[edit]Data fromAeroCrafter[1]
General characteristics
- Crew:one
- Capacity:one passenger
- Length:16 ft 6 in (5.03 m)
- Wingspan:34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
- Wing area:147.0 sq ft (13.66 m2)
- Aspect ratio:7.9:1
- Empty weight:1,000 lb (454 kg)
- Gross weight:1,600 lb (726 kg)
- Fuel capacity:23 U.S. gallons (87 L; 19 imp gal)
- Powerplant:1 ×Subaru EA82four cylinder, air-cooled,four strokeautomotive conversion engine, 118 hp (88 kW)
- Propellers:3-bladed wooden, fixed pitch
Performance
- Cruise speed:140 mph (230 km/h, 120 kn)
- Stall speed:54 mph (87 km/h, 47 kn)
- Wing loading:10.9 lb/sq ft (53 kg/m2)
References
[edit]- ^abcdefgPurdy, Don:AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition,page 359. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998.ISBN0-9636409-4-1
- ^Federal Aviation Administration(April 29, 2015)."N-Number Inquiry Results - N909SP".RetrievedApril 29,2015.