Waco UPF-7

Waco F series

KrajinySpojené štáty americké
Úlohudvojplošník s otvoreným kokpitom
Prvý let1930
PostavenýNeznáme

Komisia Séria Waco F je séria amerických cvičných lietadiel všeobecného letectva a vojenských dvojplošníkov z 30. rokov 20. storočia od spoločnosti Waco Aircraft Company.

Zdrojový: Séria Waco F na Wikipédii

Waco UPF-7 chodiť okolo
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LokalizáciaStroje snov na tichomorskom pobreží 2010
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Waco UPF-7 chodiť okolo
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General Characteristics

The Waco UPF-7 was the final and most numerous model of the Waco “F” series of biplanes. Introduced in the late 1930s, its primary role became serving as a primary trainer aircraft for the US government’s Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) just before and during the early years of World War II.

Property Value (UPF-7)
Úlohu Primary Trainer, Personal Biplane
Výrobca Waco Aircraft Company (Troy, Ohio)
Entered Production 1937 (with the ‘7’ designation)
Posádky 1 pilot
Kapacita 1 trainee or up to 2 passengers (in front cockpit)
Rozpätie krídel 9.14 m (30 ft 0 in)
Max Takeoff Weight 1,202 kg (2,650 lb)
Číslo vytvorené Over 600 (UPF-7 variant)

Design and Powerplant

  • Engine: One Continental W-670-6A 7-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine (the “U” in UPF-7 refers to this engine model).
  • Power Output: 164 kW (220 hp).
  • Construction: Typical of the era, featuring a welded steel-tube fuselage truss and wooden wings, all covered in fabric.
  • Cockpit: Open, tandem (front and rear) cockpits. The front cockpit was wide enough to seat two passengers side-by-side when the flight controls were removed.
  • Landing Gear: Fixed tailwheel landing gear. The UPF-7 featured a wider and stronger landing gear track compared to earlier F-series models, improving ground handling.

Performance and History

  • Maximum Speed: 206 km/h (128 mph, 111 knots).
  • Cruise Speed: 183 km/h (114 mph, 99 knots).
  • Range: Approximately 640 km (400 mi).
  • Service Ceiling: 4,500 m (14,800 ft).
  • Military Designation: A small number of UPF-7s were impressed into US Army Air Corps service during WWII and designated as the PT-14.
  • Handling: The UPF-7 is highly regarded by antique aircraft enthusiasts for its gentle, well-balanced handling characteristics, especially compared to some of its competitors, making it an excellent trainer.
  • Legacy: Although the original company folded, the Waco design was later revived by Waco Classic Aircraft, which produces modern, FAA-certified replicas of the closely related YMF-5 model.

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