LEVI RL3 “MONSOON”€

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Edited By: Omar Filipović
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Monsoon is a two-place, low-wing, all-wood, fabric-covered taildragger, originating from India and later brought to the United States.
  • It is powered by either an 85-hp Continental engine (prototype) or a 125-hp Lycoming engine.
  • Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 115 mph, a stall speed of 45 mph, a climb rate of 800 fpm, and a range of 600 miles.
  • Standard specifications include a gross weight of 1,500 lbs, an empty weight of 870 lbs, and a wingspan of 25'10".
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,500. Empty wt. 870. Fuel capacity 28. Wingspan 25’10”. Length 20’3″.

PERFORMANCE: Top mph 130. Cruise mph 115. Stall mph 45. Climb rate 800. Takeoff run 500. Landing roll 700. Range 600.

This two-place low-wing taildragger was first built in India by an Italian engineer who studied in England and France. A Canadian company brought it to the United States. The Monsoon is of conventional all-wood construction and covered with fabric. The prototype was powered by a Continental 85-hp engine, and other versions have a 125-hp Lycoming.

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