Globe Swift GC-1B

Globe Swift GC-1B Original base price: $3,750 to $4,000 Engine make/model: Continental IO-360-D (modified) Horsepower for takeoff: 210 (modified) TBO hrs.: 1800 Fuel type: 100LL Propeller type/diameter: McCauley two-bladed Landing…

Original base price: $3,750 to $4,000
Engine make/model: Continental IO-360-D (modified)
Horsepower for takeoff: 210 (modified)
TBO hrs.: 1800
Fuel type: 100LL
Propeller type/diameter: McCauley two-bladed
Landing gear type: Conv./Ret.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 1975
Gross weight (lbs.): 1975
Landing weight (lbs.): 1975
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1370
Usable fuel (gals): 49 gal.
Oil capacity (qts.): 10
Wingspan: 29 ft. 4 in.
Overall length: 20 ft. 10 in.
Height: 6 ft. 2 in.
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 15
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 9.4
Wheel track: 10 ft. 6 in.
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin width (in.): 3 ft. 4 in.
Cabin height (in.): 3 ft. 10 in.
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 24,000 ft.: *173 to 180
65% power @ 6,500 ft.: *160
55% power @ 16,000 ft.: *150
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: *1000
65% power: n/a
55% power: n/a
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: *9
65% power: n/a
55% power: n/a
Estimated endurance (65% power w/1 hr reserve): 4.5
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): *63
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): *1500
Service ceiling (ft.): *18,000+
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): *400
Landing ground roll (ft.): *800
*Observed numbers

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