Wheeler Express. Specifications. Modifications. A photo.
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Wheeler Express. Specifications. Modifications. A photo.

Wheeler Express. Specifications. Modifications. A photo.

 

Wheeler Express - a single-engine light aircraft of the US production, produced in 80 - 90-ies of the last century.

 

Photo Wheeler Express

 

Initially aircraft Wheeler Express was developed by American aviation specialists as a pilot of the aircraft, however, after the aircraft was successfully tested guide aircraft company decided to launch this model in series production, where the plane struck, not very long, although the project had a very significant prospects.

The main reason for the release of the aircraft Wheeler Express was small, lies in the fact that the production of the aircraft was carried out as a kit for self-assembly, thus, for a complete aircraft took about 1200 hours, which was very long and did not satisfy most of the requirements customers.

 

Wheeler Express photo

 

When designing the aircraft, American aircraft builders believed that this aircraft could be operated in the commercial sphere, moreover, the main reason for this was a good external design, as well as the possibility of placing on board the aircraft up to four people (including one pilot). The aircraft itself can cover distances up to 1470 kilometers, which would ensure the acceptability of its use on air routes of local importance, however, for the reasons indicated above, this did not happen. Due to the design features, the aircraft is not used for transportation and transportation of goods.

Airplane Wheeler Express as a propulsion system uses a single piston aircraft engine type Lycoming IO-540, six working cylinders which are able to develop traction in 250 hp, thereby providing the opportunity to perform an aircraft flying at a maximum speed of 362 km \ h. In addition, thanks to a reliable, yet simple in terms of its service propulsion system, the aircraft is very cheap costing their owners, but for the entire period it was built only 24 aircraft of this model, including also the modification.

 

Aircraft Wheeler Express

 

Over the entire period of production it was released three major versions of the aircraft:

  • Wheeler Express - Basic production version of the airplane;
  • Wheeler Express FT - Improved modification, with minor technical changes;
  • Wheeler Express RG - Modified version with retractable landing gear.

 

Technically, all released versions of the aircraft Wheeler Express are almost identical to each other.

 

Specifications Wheeler Express.

 

  • Crew: 1 people;
  • Passenger: 3 person;
  • aircraft Length: 7,92 m .;
  • Wingspan: 9,6 m .;
  • Plane Height: 2,26 m (depending on version).
  • Weight of empty aircraft: 828 kg. (Depending on version);
  • Payload: 623 kg. (Depending on version);
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 1451 kg. (Depending on version);
  • Cruising speed: 354 km \ h .;
  • Maximum flight speed: 362 km \ h .;
  • Maximum flight distance: 1470 km .;
  • Maximum flight height: 7300 m .;
  • aircraft engine type: a piston;
  • Powerplant: Lycoming IO-540;
  • Power: 250 hp

 

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