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Dipper Amphibian
Collins Aero
4830 Kennett Pike #226
Willmington, DE 19807
United States
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CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | No |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Amphibian |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 124 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 18000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 120 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 1400 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 48 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 600 |
Range (statute mi) | 600 | Landing Distance (ft) | 800 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Lycoming O-360 | ||
Design Horsepower | 180 | H.P. Low Range | 150 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 39 | H.P. High Range | 180 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 1060 | Useful Load (lb) | 700 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1760 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 160 | Length (ft) | 25.3 |
Wingspan (ft) | 33.3 | Height (ft) | 9 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | High | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | |||
Landing Gear | Tricycle | ||
Materials | Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | No | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1000 | Number Built & Flown | 1 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $ |
Build Cost Range | $ - $ |
COMMENTS:
This pusher amphibian design uses the dependable Lycoming engine, either 150 or 180 hp. Hull is fabricated from fiberglass. Out of business. Mr. Collins deceased 2002. |