Thatcher CX5

The Thatcher CX5 is an American homebuilt aircraft that was designed by Dave Thatcher.

CX5
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Designer Dave Thatcher
First flight 17 December 2013

Development

The CX5 is a two place, all metal, low-wing, tricycle gear-equipped aircraft. The prototype aircraft is outfitted with a Revmaster R-2300. The wings have upturned outer sections for dihedral.[1][2]

Specifications (CX5)

Data from EAA, Flying Magazine

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 tandem
  • Capacity: 2 passengers
  • Length: 19.5 ft (5.9 m)
  • Wingspan: 28 ft (8.5 m)
  • Height: 6.5 ft (2.0 m)
  • Empty weight: 721 lb (327 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 10.5 U.S. gallons (40 L; 8.7 imp gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Revmaster Volkswagen air-cooled engine conversion horizontally opposed piston engine, 85 hp (63 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed wooden

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 109 kn (125 mph, 201 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 94 kn (108 mph, 174 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 33 kn (38 mph, 61 km/h)

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

References
  1. "Dave Thatcher's CX5 Flies for the First Time". Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  2. "Thatcher CX5 Makes First Flight". Retrieved 27 December 2013.


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