Luscombe 8A Master 'Silvaire'
HISTORY
- The Luscombe 8 was designed by Donald Luscombe and flown for the first time in 1937. The general aviation aircraft is a high-wing, monoplanes with side-by-side seating.
- By 1960 over 5,800 aircraft has been produced by Luscombe Aircraft Corporation and subsequent companies. Luscombe Aircraft itself went out of business in 1949.
- During WW2, the Luscombe 8A Silvaire served in the U.S. Army Air Force as the UC-90A.
- The Museum's is a Luscombe 8A Master Silvaire, which has a more powerful engine than the original 8 model.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Status: Static Display |
| Manufacturer: Luscombe Aircraft Corporation |
| Year: 1948 |
| Model: Silvaire 8A |
| Registration Number: N2050B |
| Serial Number: 6477 |
| Crew: 1 |
| Max T/O Weight: 1,260 lb. |
| Span: 34 ft. 7 in. |
| Length: 20 ft. 0 in. |
| Height: 5 ft. 10 in. |
| Maximum Speed: 115 mph |
| Cruise Speed: 105 mph |
Rate of Climb: 550 ft/min
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| Power Plant: 1 x 65hp Continental A65 piston engine |
| Range: 370 miles |
| Service Ceiling: 14,000 ft. |
| Armament: none |
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