Globe Swift GC-1B

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Key Takeaways:

The Globe Swift GC-1B is a two-seater aircraft, originally priced at $3,750-$4,000, powered by a modified 210 hp Continental IO-360-D engine.
It offers strong performance with a cruise speed of 173-180 knots at 75% power, a maximum range of 1000 nautical miles, and a best rate of climb of 1500 fpm.
The aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 1975 lbs, a usable fuel capacity of 49 gallons, and features a short takeoff ground roll of 400 feet.

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Globe Swift GC-1B

Original base price:

$3,750 to $4,000

Engine make/model:

Continental IO-360-D (modified)

Horsepower for takeoff:

210 (modified)

TBO hrs.:

1800

Fuel type:

100LL

Propeller type/diameter:

McCauley two-bladed

Landing gear type:

Conv./Ret.

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

1975

Gross weight (lbs.):

1975

Landing weight (lbs.):

1975

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1370

Usable fuel (gals):

49 gal.

Oil capacity (qts.):

Wingspan:

29 ft. 4 in.

Overall length:

20 ft. 10 in.

Height:

6 ft. 2 in.

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

Power loading (lbs./hp.):

9.4

Wheel track:

10 ft. 6 in.

Seating capacity:

Cabin width (in.):

3 ft. 4 in.

Cabin height (in.):

3 ft. 10 in.

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

100

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power @ 24,000 ft.:

*173 to 180

65% power @ 6,500 ft.:

*160

55% power @ 16,000 ft.:

*150

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

*1000

65% power:

n/a

55% power:

n/a

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

65% power:

n/a

55% power:

n/a

Estimated endurance (65% power w/1 hr reserve):

4.5

Stall speed (flaps up) (knots):

*63

Best rate of climb (SL fpm):

*1500

Service ceiling (ft.):

*18,000+

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

*400

Landing ground roll (ft.):

*800

*Observed numbers