The Navarro Chief is a British trimotor aircraft that was designed and built by Navarro Safety Aircraft.[1]
| Chief | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Trimotor |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Navarro Safety Aircraft |
| Designer | Joseph Navarro |
| Number built | 1 |
Development
editThe Chief is a conventional landing gear-equipped, strut-braced, high wing aircraft. The wings are upturned. The elevators are hinged at angles in an attempt at developing a spin-resistant aircraft. The ailerons and elevators were interlinked for roll control. The rudder is split and could be deployed as a speed brake. The fuselage is wood with plywood covering.[2]
Specifications (Chief)
editData from Flight 6 March 1931[3]
General characteristics
- Length: 7.47 m (24 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 11.84 m (38 ft 10 in)
- Empty weight: 726 kg (1,600 lb)
- Powerplant: 3 × ABC Scorpion horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine, 25 kW (33 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 96 kn)
See also
editAircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
- Erco Ercoupe Two control aircraft
- Kreutzer Air Coach Light Trimotor
References
edit- ^ Flight. 1930.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Air Progress: 18. November 1978.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "THE NAVARRO "CHIEF": A Low-Power Three-Engined Monoplane Three Seater". Flight: 198–200. 6 March 1931. Retrieved 30 November 2013.