Grumman Ag Cat

Grumman Ag Cat
Zemlja	Sad
Ulogu	Poljoprivredni avioni
Prvi let	1957
Izgradio	Nepoznato

Čaj Grumman G-164C Ag-Cat je varijanta Grumman G-KSNUMKS Ag-Cat, jednomotorni dvokrilac poljoprivrednog aviona koji je razvijen od strane Grumman u KSNUMKSs. Ag-Cat je bio prvi avion specijalno dizajniran od strane velike avionske kompanije za poljoprivrednu avijaciju i predstavlja značajno poboljšanje u bezbednosti i pouzdanosti u odnosu na konvertovane prašine. Ag-Cat je prvobitno proizveden od strane Schveizer Aircraft pod ugovorom od Grumman, a kasnije i drugih proizvođača. G-164C model je uveden u 1995 od strane Ag-Cat Corp., i predstavljen 750 KS Pratt & Vhitnei PT6A-34AG turboprop motor, veći kapacitet rezervoara, poboljšana vidljivost kokpita, i novi dizajn repa. G-164C Ag-Cat može nositi do 400 litara tečnosti ili 3.000 funti suvih hemikalija, i može da radi iz kratkih i grubih polja. G-164C Ag-Cat se široko koristi za zaprašivanje usjeva, prskanje, setvu i vatrogasne operacije širom sveta.

Izvor: Grumman Ag Cat on Wikipedia

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)
Ulogu	Agricultural Aircraft (Duster/Sprayer)
Designer/Original Mfr.	Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
Production Mfr.	Schweizer Aircraft Corporation (subcontracted)
First Flight (Series)	May 27, 1957
Posada	1 pilot
Hopper Capacity	500 US gallons (1,892 L)
Wingspan (Upper)	12.9 m (42 ft 4.5 in)
Dužina	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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