Corcoran 65-1

DONNÉES GÉNÉRALES
Année du premier vol
(ou de design, si seul projet)
1965
Pays USA
Designer(s) CORCORAN, Stanley R.
Premier constructeur Stanley R. CORCORAN Co., New Lenox (Illinois. USA)
Type d'appareil Motoplaneur Biplan
Fonction Expérimental

SPÉCIFICATIONS TECHNIQUES
Envergure 7.92 m
Longueur 5.64 m
Hauteur 1.52 m
Allongement13
Surface alaire9.3 m2
Profil aile--
Masse à vide365 kg
Masse maxi--
Charge alaire--
Vitesse mini--
Vitesse maxi160 km/h
Finesse maxi
Taux de chute mini--
Nb sièges1
StructureTout métal

Le premier prototype 65-1 [Gliders and Sailplanes of the world]
[Pas de plan 3 vues connu]

AUTRES INFORMATIONS

Constructeur(s)
ConstructeurConstruits
Stanley R. CORCORAN Co., New Lenox (Illinois. USA)2
Nombre total de constructions2
Infos techniquesThe 65-1 is one of the very few biplane motor gliders. The powerplants are two 8hp West Bend 820 single-cylinder go-kart engines mounted on small booms extending from aft of the cockpit, and driving two-blade fixed-pitch pusher propellers. Construction is all-metal, the single-spar wings having aluminium skinning and unbalanced piano-hinged ailerons; the upper wing has flaps along 60% of its span which can be lowered to four positions, the maximum deflection being 35°. There is a single interplane strut and bracing strut on each side. The slab-sided fuselage is built up from aluminium extrusions and is also covered with aluminium; the landing gear consists of a monowheel mounted in an under-fuselage fairing, a steerable tailwheel and two small outrigger balancing wheels under the lower wings below the interplane struts - these are actually Sears ballbearing lawnmower wheels. The pilot sits under a single-framed cockpit canopy that hinges to port for entry and exit. The prototype 65-1 had a wing area of 100sq ft and was followed by a second prototype with a wing area increased to 180sq ft and two engines mounted inboard in the fuselage and driving belt-driven propellers mounted on outriggers.
Histoire résuméeOne of the very few biplane motor gliders, the 65-1 was designed and built by R. S Corcoran, an experienced sailplane pilot who was also the president of a company bearing his name which manufactured centrifugal pumps and other products. The 65-1 single-seater first flew in prototype form [N7558U] in October 1965. A second prototype with a wing area increased to 180sq ft and two engines mounted inboard in the fuselage and driving belt-driven propellers mounted on outriggers was built.
Liens personnalités Pas de personnalité associée.
Compléments docs

SOURCES DOCUMENTAIRES

Liens WEBPas de site référencé.
LivresGliders & Sailplanes of the world
par HARDY, Michael (1982) [p. 150. Texte + photo + specs].
Autres sourcesSport Aviation, janvier 1968. Photo
Sport Aviation, mars 1974. Photo
Aeromodeller Annual 1968. Note + photo

MODÈLES RÉDUITS

Pas de plan ou kit référencé.
Fiche n° 3791 [Dernière mise à jour : 2016-11-23]