Gweduck Aircraft

Soumis par RIPOCHE le mer, 03/11/2010 - 21:07

The Gweduck is an experimental, twin engine flying-boat style amphibian of composite construction and is reminiscent of the Grumman style aircraft. Aircraft development started in the early 1990's and has focused on a broad range of issues including aircraft performance and handling as well as manufacturing technologies.

The Gweduck design project was started as an attempt to build a composite Widgeon - To eliminate the extensive corrosion and maintenance problems so common to the 40+ year old design. Over time the project developed into a ground-up redesign of a completely new aircraft that combines the knowledge and experience of 1940's & 50's flying boat

All specifications are preliminary and subject to change.

  •   Length: 32.5’
  •   Height: 10.8’
  •   Wing span: Tip Float down 48’/ Tip Floats up xx’
  •   Wing area: 295 sq. ft.
  •   Aspect ratio: 7.8
  •   Wing loading: 20.3 Lb/sq. ft.
  •   Power loading: 10.3 Lb/sq. ft.
  •   Seats: 2 pilot, 4 passenger
  •   Cabin width: 54”
  •   Airfoil: GA35U-A315
  •   Engines (2): Lycoming, IO-540 & LIO-540
  •   Propeller: MT Propeller, 3 Blade, constant speed, feathering,
        reversing.
  •   Design Gross Weight: 6000 Lbs
  •   Useful load (Typical): 1800 Lbs
  •   Fuel capacity (Each side): Inboards tanks 40 Gals./
        Outboard tanks 60 Gals.
Lien: 
http://gweduc.netfirms.com/gweduck.com/index.shtml