Luscombe 1948 8F

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Luscombe 1948 8F

Engine make/model:

Cont. C90-12F

Horsepower:

90

TBO hrs.:

1800

Propeller:

Fixed

Landing gear type:

Fixed

Gross weight (lbs.):

1400

Empty weight (lbs.):

870

Useful load (lbs.):

530

Fuel (gals.):

25

Wingspan:

35 ft.

Overall length:

20 ft.

Height:

6 ft. 3 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

140

Seating capacity:

2

Cabin width (in.):

39

Cabin height (in.):

N/A

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

N/A

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

83

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

415

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

4.7

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

5 hrs.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

37

Best rate of climb (fpm):

660

Service ceiling (ft.):

16,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

850

Landing ground roll (ft.):

450

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