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Thatcher CX7
Thatcher Aircraft Inc.
1020 E. Jordan St., Unit A
Pensacola, FL 32503
United States
Phone: 850-432-5433
http://www.thatchercx4.com
thatchercx4@cox.net
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | Current |
Categories | |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 140 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 10000 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 125 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 700 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 42 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 800 |
Range (statute mi) | 400 | Landing Distance (ft) | 1000 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Revmaster R2300 |
Design Horsepower | 85 | H.P. Low Range | |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 20 | H.P. High Range | |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 751 | Useful Load (lb) | 569 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 1320 |
Wing Area (ft2) | 126 | Length (ft) | 20.8 |
Wingspan (ft) | 28.9 | Height (ft) | 7.2 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Low | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 2 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 42.5 |
Landing Gear | Tricycle |
Materials | Metal |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | Yes | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | Yes |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1200 | Number Built & Flown | 1 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $30,000 | Plans Cost ($US) | $575 |
Build Cost Range | $27,000 - $35,000 |
COMMENTS:
An economical to build as well as fly aircraft, David Thatcher's latest design fulfills a common request for a two-place side-by-side design, with budget and ease of building. With nearly 100 flying examples of his designs, they're proven and well respected. Cabin width is 2.5 inches wider than a C172. Kits availability is only partial: spar, ribs, welded components, fiberglass components. |