Specter Aircraft Specter II
| Specter II | |
|---|---|
| |
| The prototype Specter Aircraft Specter II | |
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Specter Aircraft |
| Introduction | 1997 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Number built | One |
The Specter Aircraft Specter II was an American homebuilt aircraft that was designed and produced by Specter Aircraft of Bancroft, Idaho, introduced in 1997. When it was available the aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1]
Design and development
The Specter II featured a
The aircraft was made from
The aircraft had a typical empty weight of 1,000 lb (450 kg) and a gross weight of 1,600 lb (730 kg), giving a useful load of 600 lb (270 kg). With full fuel of 23 U.S. gallons (87 L; 19 imp gal) the payload for the pilot, passenger and baggage was 462 lb (210 kg).[1]
The fast-build kit was to include all the major structural parts bonded in place. The manufacturer estimated the construction time from the supplied kit to be 850 hours.[1]
Operational history
By 1998 the company reported that one example had been completed and was flying.[1]
In April 2015 one example was registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration, although its registration had expired in 2013.[2] It is unlikely any examples exist today.
Specifications (Specter II)
Data from AeroCrafter[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 16 ft 6 in (5.03 m)
- Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
- Wing area: 147.0 sq ft (13.66 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 7.9:1
- Empty weight: 1,000 lb (454 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,600 lb (726 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 23 U.S. gallons (87 L; 19 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × four strokeautomotive conversion engine, 118 hp (88 kW)
- Propellers: 3-bladed wooden, fixed pitch
Performance
- Cruise speed: 140 mph (230 km/h, 120 kn)
- Stall speed: 54 mph (87 km/h, 47 kn)
- Wing loading: 10.9 lb/sq ft (53 kg/m2)
References
- ^ ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
- ^ Federal Aviation Administration (April 29, 2015). "N-Number Inquiry Results - N909SP". Retrieved April 29, 2015.