The first flying CX5, with over 500 hours on it.
Thatcher CX5 Specifications
| Specification | SAE | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 20.5' | 6.25m |
| Wing Span | 28' | 8.5m |
| Height | 7' 2" | 2.2m |
| Cabin Width | 28" | 71cm |
| Wing Area | 126 sq ft | 11.7m sq |
| Wing Loading | 10 lbs / sq ft | 4.54 kg / 0.09m sq |
| Empty Weight | 721lbs | 327kg |
| Gross Weight | 1320lbs | 599kg |
| Useful Load | 599lbs | 272kg |
| Design Load | 3.8G's | |
| Fuel (92 Octane Auto) | 20 Gallons | 77.6 Liters |
| Engine | Revmaster R2300 85Hp | |
| Propeller | 56/48 Combo, 54/50 Cruise | |
| Electrical System | Starter, Alternator | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc/Toe Brakes | |
| Airframe Construction | 6061-T6 Aluminum - Airframe, Fiberglass - Cowl, wing tips & wheel pants | |
| Notes | -Side-opening canopy -Fuel tanks - 2 (10 gal. in each wing) -Weight & Balance data: *Solo (front) with min fuel (2 gal) - Max 250lbs *Dual with full fuel and 20lbs baggage: -Min pilot (front) - 180lbs -Max passenger - 240 lbs |
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| Performance | SAE | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise (75% Power) | 120 mph | 193 km/h |
| Stall (Vso) | 42 mph | 67.6 km/h |
| Rate of Climb (Vy) | 1000 fpm at 75mph | 305 m/min at 120 km/h |
| Never Exceed Speed (Vne) | 155 mph | 249.4 km/h |
| Best Decent Speed | 65 mph | 105 km/h |
| Best Angle of Climb (Vx) | 65 mph | 105 km/h |
| Take-Off Roll | 700 ft | 213 m |
| Max. Ceiling | 10,000 ft | 3028 m |