Globe GC-1 Swift

Globe GC-1 Swift
País	Eua
Papel	Aeronaves civis
Primeiro voo	1946
Construído	1521

O Globo GC-1B Swift é um monoplano esportivo leve de dois lugares que foi projetado por R.S. Johnson e K.H. Knox em 1940 e produzido pela Globe Aircraft e TEMCO de 1946 a 1951. É alimentado por um motor Continental C125 que oferece 125 cv e permite que a aeronave atinja uma velocidade máxima de 150 mph e uma velocidade de cruzeiro de 140 mph. O Swift tem uma estrutura metálica e um trem de pouso retrátil. Foi uma das primeiras aeronaves civis do pós-guerra a entrar no mercado e atraiu muitos pilotos com sua aparência e desempenho elegantes. O Swift também foi desenvolvido em uma versão de treinamento militar chamada TEMCO T-35 Buckaroo, que serviu em várias forças aéreas estrangeiras.

Fonte: Globe GC-1 Swift na Wikipédia

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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)
Papel	Sport/Personal Light Aircraft
Fabricante	Globe Aircraft Company / TEMCO Aircraft
First Flight (GC-1A)	January 1945
tripulação	1 pilot
Capacidade	1 passenger
Envergadura	8.94 m (29 ft 4 in)
comprimento	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.