Grumman Ag Cat

Grumman Ag Cat
Maa	Yhdysvallat
Rooli	Maatalouslentokoneet
Ensimmäinen lento	1957
Rakennettu	Ei tietää

Nniiden Grumman G-164C Ag-kissa on muunnelma Grumman G-164 Ag-Catista, yksimoottorisesta kaksitasoisesta maatalouslentokoneesta, jonka Grumman kehitti 1950-luvulla. Ag-Cat oli ensimmäinen lentokone, jonka suuri lentokoneyhtiö suunnitteli erityisesti maatalousilmailuun, ja se edusti merkittävää parannusta turvallisuudessa ja luotettavuudessa muunnettuihin pölylaitteisiin verrattuna. Ag-Catin valmisti alun perin Schweizer Aircraft Grummanin sopimuksella ja myöhemmin muut valmistajat. Ag-Cat Corp. esitteli G-164C-mallin vuonna 1995, ja siinä oli 750 hv:n Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG potkuriturbiinimoottori, suurempi säiliötilavuus, parannettu ohjaamon näkyvyys ja uusi pyrstörakenne. G-164C Ag-Cat voi kuljettaa jopa 400 gallonaa nestettä tai 3,000 kiloa kuivia kemikaaleja, ja se voi toimia lyhyillä ja karkeilla pelloilla. G-164C Ag-Catia käytetään laajalti sadon pölyttämiseen, ruiskutukseen, kylvöön ja palontorjuntaan ympäri maailmaa.

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Grumman G-164C Ag-Cat Walk Around
Photographers	Vladimir Yakubov
Localisation	Capital City Air Show 2013, Sacramento, CA
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General Characteristics

The Grumman G-164 Ag-Cat was the first aircraft specifically designed by a major company for agricultural aviation (crop dusting/spraying). Its rugged biplane structure, low stall speed, and excellent visibility made it ideal for demanding, low-altitude agricultural maneuvers. The G-164C is a later, enlarged variant known for its increased hopper capacity.

Property	Typical Value (G-164C/600 Variant)
Rooli	Agricultural Aircraft (Duster/Sprayer)
Designer/Original Mfr.	Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
Production Mfr.	Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (subcontracted)
First Flight (Series)	May 27, 1957
miehistö	1 pilot
Hopper Capacity	500 US gallons (1,892 L)
Wingspan (Upper)	12.9 m (42 ft 4.5 in)
pituus	8.41 m (27 ft 7.25 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	Typically around 3,184 kg (7,020 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-1340 radial piston engine (Wasp).
Power Output: 450 kW (600 hp).
Fuselage Construction: Welded steel tubing truss covered with easily removable aluminum panels (for cleaning corrosive chemicals).
Cockpit: Single, elevated, and typically open (or canopy fitted) cockpit with a reinforced overturn structure for pilot safety. The cockpit is often pressurized to keep pesticides out.
Key Structural Feature: The biplane design features four interchangeable outer wing panels, simplifying maintenance and reducing spare part inventory.
G-164C Specifics: This variant is distinguished by a further stretched fuselage to accommodate the larger 500-gallon hopper compared to the earlier A and B models.

Performance and Safety

Operating Speed: Typically 129 to 161 km/h (80 to 100 mph).
Stall Speed: Low stall speed, around 104 km/h (64 mph), critical for safe low-altitude maneuvering.
Rate of Climb: Approximately 329 m/min (1,080 ft/min).
Range: Limited ferry range (designed for short-range utility).
Safety Feature: The airframe incorporates a fuselage structure designed to progressively collapse upon collision, protecting the pilot.
Modern Upgrades: Many Ag-Cats have been upgraded over the years, often replacing the R-1340 radial engine with a turboprop (like the Pratt & Whitney PT6A) to create the Turbo Ag-Cat variants.

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