LUSCOMBE 11-A “SEDAN”€

1948’€“50

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Luscombe Silvaire II-A Sedan was a four-place, 165-hp all-metal aircraft introduced in 1948, but quickly discontinued the following year after limited production by Luscombe and Temco.
  • Developed as a deeper, four-seat version of Luscombe's Model 8, it offered versatility with removable rear seats for carrying up to 600 pounds of cargo.
  • Its performance specifications include a top speed of 145 mph, a cruise speed of 130 mph, a range of 500 miles, and a service ceiling of 17,000 feet.
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STANDARD DATA:Seats 4. Gross wt. 2,280. Empty wt. 1,280. Fuel capacity 42. Engine 165-hp Continental.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 145. Cruise mph 130. Landing mph 58. Initial climb rate 900. Range 500. Ceiling 17,000. Takeoff run 800. Landing roll 500.

In 1948, the four-place, 165-hp Luscombe Silvaire II-A Sedan was introduced and then discontinued the following year. The II-A was essentially a four-seat redevelopment of Luscombe’s Model 8 with a deeper fuselage. Constructed of all-metal, the Sedan can be used to carry cargo. The rear seats are removable, and tie down straps are provided to hold a maximum 600 pounds of cargo in place. The Sedan was manufactured in only limited numbers both under Luscombe and Temco Aircraft Corp., the company that purchased Luscombe in 1948.

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