Comte AC-8

The Comte AC-8 was a 1930s Swiss six-seat light transport aircraft produced by Flugzeugbau A. Comte.

Comte AC-8
Role Light transport
Manufacturer Comte
Primary user Balair
Number built 3

Design and development

Similar in configuration to the company's earlier Comte AC-4, the Comte AC-8 was designed as a light transport for five passengers. It incorporated a braced high-wing monoplane wing, with a conventional tail unit and fixed tailwheel landing gear. The enclosed cabin had accommodation for a pilot and five passengers. The aircraft was powered by either a Wright J-6 or Lorraine radial engine.

Only three aircraft were built.

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 5
  • Length: 9.2 m (30 ft 2.25 in)
  • Wingspan: 14.5 m (47 ft 6.75 in)
  • Height: 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 28 m2 (301.4 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 1,115 kg (2,458 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,750 kg (3,858 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Wright J-6 radial piston engine , 224 kW (300 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 214 km/h (133 mph, 116 kn)
  • Range: 900 km (559 mi, 486 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,405 ft)
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References
    • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.

    See also

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