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1949 Ercoupe 415-G
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| Base/used Price: | $14,000 | |
| Engine make/model: | Continental C-85-12F | |
| Horsepower for takeoff: | 85 | |
| TBO hrs.: | 1800 | |
| Fuel type: | 80 Octane | |
| Propeller type/diameter: | McCauley two-blade, fixed-pitch/71 | |
| Landing gear type: | Tri/Fixed | |
| Gross weight (lbs.): | 1400 | |
| Max landing weight (lbs.): | 1400 | |
| Empty weight, std. (lbs.): | 815 | |
| Equipped weight, as tested (lbs.): | 857 | |
| Useful load, std. (lbs.): | 585 | |
| Useful load – equipped (lbs.): | 543 | |
| Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): | 416 | |
| Oil capacity (qts.): | 5 | |
| Wingspan (ft.): | 30 ft. | |
| Wing area (sq. ft.): | 142.6 | |
| Overall length: | 20 ft. 2 in. | |
| Height: | 5 ft. 6 in. | |
| Wheel size, main (in.): | 6.00 x 6 | |
| Wheel size, nosewheel (in.): | 5.00 x 5 | |
| Power loading (lbs./hp.): | 16.47 | |
| Seating capacity: | 2 | |
| Cabin doors: | 2 sliding windows | |
| Cabin width (in.): | 36 | |
| Cabin height (in.): | 48 | |
| Baggage capacity (lbs.): | 75 | |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Max speed (knots): | 99 | |
| Cruise speed (knots): | ||
| 75% power: | 96 | |
| Max range (no reserve) (nm): | 360 | |
| Fuel consumption (gph): | ||
| 75% power: | 5.6 | |
| Stall speed (knots): | 64 | |
| Best rate of climb (SL fpm): | 1225 | |
| Max operating altitude (ft.): | 13,500 | |
| Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1320 | |
1949 Ercoupe 415-G
Key Takeaways:
- The article details the specifications and performance of a 1949 Ercoupe 415-G, highlighted as one of the best deals on the used aircraft market with a base/used price of $14,000.
- Powered by an 85 hp Continental C-85-12F engine, this two-seater aircraft has a useful load of 585 lbs and operates on 80 Octane fuel.
- Key performance figures include a maximum speed of 99 knots, a cruise speed of 96 knots at 75% power (consuming 5.6 gph), a max range of 360 nautical miles, and a best rate of climb of 1225 fpm.
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