Globe GC-1 Swift

Globe GC-1 Swift
Land	Usa
Rolle	Civile luftfartøjer
Første flyvning	1946
Bygget	1521

Den Globe GC-1B Swift er et let, tosædet sportsmonoplan, der blev designet af R.S. Johnson og K.H. Knox i 1940 og produceret af Globe Aircraft og TEMCO fra 1946 til 1951. Den drives af en Continental C125-motor, der yder 125 hk og gør det muligt for flyet at nå en maksimal hastighed på 150 mph og en marchhastighed på 140 mph. Swift har en metalstruktur og et optrækkeligt landingsstel. Det var et af de første civile fly efter krigen, der kom på markedet, og det tiltrak mange piloter med sit slanke udseende og ydeevne. Swift blev også udviklet til en militær træningsversion kaldet TEMCO T-35 Buckaroo, som tjente i flere udenlandske luftvåben.

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Grumman Globe GC-1 Swift Walk Around
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General Characteristics

The Globe Swift, later produced by TEMCO, is a classic American light, two-seat, all-metal sport monoplane from the post-World War II period. It was known for its sleek, fighter-like appearance and complex features, such as retractable landing gear, distinguishing it from simpler competitors of the era.

Property	Typical Value (GC-1B Variant)
Rolle	Sport/Personal Light Aircraft
Producent	Globe Aircraft Company / TEMCO Aircraft
First Flight (GC-1A)	January 1945
Besætning	1 pilot
Kapacitet	1 passenger
Vingefang	8.94 m (29 ft 4 in)
Længde	6.35 m (20 ft 10 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	776 kg (1,710 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Original Designer: R.S. “Pop” Johnson (1940).
Construction: All-metal low-wing cantilever monoplane (except for early fabric-covered ailerons).
Landing Gear: Retractable, hydraulically operated conventional (tailwheel) landing gear.
GC-1A Engine: Continental C-85 (4-cylinder, 85 hp). This initial version was often considered underpowered.
GC-1B Engine: Continental C-125 (6-cylinder, 125 hp). This more powerful version became the primary production model, offering much improved performance.
Mods/Super Swift: Due to the robust airframe, many Swifts have been heavily modified with engines up to 210 hp or more, earning them the unofficial “Super Swift” designation.

Performance (GC-1B) and Legacy

Maximum Speed: 240 km/h (150 mph, 130 knots) at sea level.
Cruise Speed: 222 km/h (138 mph, 120 knots).
Stall Speed: 69 km/h (43 mph, 37 knots) with flaps down.
Range: Approximately 680 km (420 miles, 360 nautical miles).
Rate of Climb: 305 m/min (1,000 ft/min).
Service Ceiling: 4,877 m (16,000 ft).
Military Variant: TEMCO developed a tandem-seat military trainer version called the **T-35 Buckaroo**, based on the Swift, though it lost out to the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor for the USAF contract.
Legacy: Despite short production runs by Globe (due to insolvency) and TEMCO (ending in 1951), the Swift remains a popular and actively supported classic aircraft today.