Waco F series | |
|---|---|
| 国家 | 美国 |
| 作用 | 开放式驾驶舱双翼飞机 |
| 首次飞行 | 1930 |
| 建立 | 未知 |
这 韦科F系列 是韦科飞机公司 1930 年代美国制造的一系列通用航空和军用双翼教练机。
| 韦科 UPF-7 四处走动 | |
|---|---|
| 摄影师 | 弗拉基米尔·亚库博夫 |
| 本地化 | 太平洋海岸梦想机器 2010 |
| 照片 | 72 |
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| 韦科 UPF-7 四处走动 | |
|---|---|
| 摄影师 | 弗拉基米尔·亚库博夫 |
| 本地化 | 2012年霍利斯特航展 |
| 照片 | 140 |
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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) |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Primary Trainer, Personal Biplane |
| 制造商 | Waco Aircraft Company (Troy, Ohio) |
| Entered Production | 1937 (with the ‘7’ designation) |
| 船员 | 1 pilot |
| 能力 | 1 trainee or up to 2 passengers (in front cockpit) |
| 翼展 | 9.14 m (30 ft 0 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,202 kg (2,650 lb) |
| 已构建数量 | 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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