Globe GC-1 Swift | |
|---|---|
| Land | Norge , Norge |
| Rolle | Sivile fly |
| Første flytur | 1946 |
| Bygget | 1521 |
Den Globe GC-1B Swift er et lett, toseters sportsmonoplan som ble designet av R.S. Johnson og K.H. Knox i 1940 og produsert av Globe Aircraft og TEMCO fra 1946 til 1951. Den drives av en Continental C125-motor som leverer 125 hk og lar flyet nå en maksimal hastighet på 150 km / t og en cruisehastighet på 140 mph. Swift har en metallstruktur og et uttrekkbart landingsunderstell. Det var et av de første sivile flyene etter krigen som kom inn på markedet, og det tiltrakk seg mange piloter med sitt elegante utseende og ytelse. Swift ble også utviklet til en militær treningsversjon kalt TEMCO T-35 Buckaroo, som tjenestegjorde i flere utenlandske luftstyrker.
| Grumman Globe GC-1 Swift Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographers | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Pacific Coast Dream Machines 2010 |
| Photos | 56 |
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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 |
| Produsenten | Globe Aircraft Company / TEMCO Aircraft |
| First Flight (GC-1A) | January 1945 |
| Mannskapet | 1 pilot |
| Kapasitet | 1 passenger |
| Vingespenn | 8.94 m (29 ft 4 in) |
| Lengde | 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.
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