Luton Buzzard
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| Buzzard | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ultralight |
| Manufacturer | Luton Aircraft Limited |
| Designed by | C.H. Latimer-Needham |
| Maiden flight | 1936 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Luton Buzzard was a 1930s British single-seat, open cockpit ultralight aircraft. Built by the Luton Aircraft Limited.
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[edit] History
The Buzzard was a single-seat ultralight of wooden construction and powered by a 35hp Anzani inverted Vee air-cooled engine. The Buzzard was designed by C.H. Latimer-Needham and built by Luton Aircraft at Barton-in-the-Clay, Bedfordshire in 1936. The only Buzzard registered G-ADYX, designated the Buzzard I first flew in 1936 fitted with split flaps and all-flying tailplane. The aircraft was damaged landing at Christchurch on 16 November 1936. G-ADYX was rebuilt in 1937 as the Buzzard II with short-span wings, enclosed cockpit and an orthodox tailplane. It was damaged beyond repair when it was demonstrated at a Royal Aeronautical Society Heathrow Garden Party on 8 August 1958 in aviation. The aircraft remains were destroyed when the companies Phoenix Works at Gerrards Cross burnt down during 1943.
[edit] Variants
- Buzzard I
- Prototype open cockpit ultralight, one built.
- Buzzard II
- Buzzard I rebuilt with enclosed cockpit and other modifications.
[edit] Specifications (Buzzard II)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 21 ft 6 in ()
- Wingspan: 35 ft 6 in ()
- Height: ()
- Empty weight: 400 lb ()
- Max takeoff weight: 600 lb ()
- Powerplant: 1× Anzani inverted twin, 35hp ()
Performance
- Maximum speed: 95 mph
- Range: 180 miles ()
[edit] References
- Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Volume 3. London: Putnam. ISBN 0 370 10014 X.
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