Husky A-1C

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Husky A-1C is an aircraft with a base price of $211,000, powered by a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1P engine and a Hartzell 76 Constant Speed propeller.
  • It has a gross weight of 2500 lbs, an empty weight of 1275 lbs, and a useful load of 925 lbs, with a fuel capacity of 50 gallons usable.
  • The aircraft offers a top speed of 145 mph, a cruising speed of 140 mph at 75% power, and a range of 800 miles at 55% power with a fuel consumption of 7.7 gals./hr.
  • Key performance features include a rapid rate of climb at 1500 ft./min, and impressive short field capabilities with a takeoff distance of 200 ft and a landing distance of 350 ft.
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Husky A-1C
Base Price: $211,000
Engine Make: 180 HP Lycoming 0-360-A1P
Propeller: Hartzell 76 Constant Speed
Wingspan: 35 ft. 6 in.
Length: 22 ft. 7 in.
Wing Area (sq. ft.): 183
Gross Weight (lbs.): 2500
Empty Weight (lbs.): 1275
Useful Load (lbs.): 925
Cargo Capacity (cu. ft./lbs.): 10/50
Aft Stowage (cu. ft./lbs.): 9.3/30
Wing Loading (lbs./sq.ft.): 12
Fuel Capacity (gals.): 50 (50 gals. usable)
PERFORMANCE
Top Speed (mph): 145
Cruising Speed At 75% Power (mph) 140
Cruising Speed At 55% Power (mph): 130
Vso (Power Off, mph): 53
Vso (Power On, mph): 43
Takeoff Distance (Full Flaps—Land, ft.): 200
Rate Of Climb (ft./min.): 1500
Landing Distance (Full Flaps—Land, ft.): 350
Fuel Consumption At 55%
Power (gals./hr.): 7.7
Range At 55% Power (miles): 800
Source: Aviat

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