It is interesting
to mention that three out of the last Four World Champions started their
aerobatic training with a CAP 10B which is still today the best compromise
between power, performance, price and friendliness to start learning aerobatics
Power plant: Lycoming
AE10 360 B2F-180 HP
fixed pitch propeller
length |
23.5ft |
wing span |
26.5 ft |
wing area |
116.8 sqft |
gross weight
(cat. "N") |
1830 lb |
gross weight
(cat. "A") |
1720 lb |
empty weight |
1190 lb |
Useful load
(normal flight) |
640 lb |
Wing-loading |
15.6 lb/sqft |
never exceed speed |
211 mph
185 kts |
cruise speed (75%) |
155 mph
135 kts |
max. cruise speed |
170 mph
146 kts |
range |
600 sm
540 nm |
rate of climb |
1600 ft/mn |
stall speed
(clean) |
61 mph
51 kts |
stall speed
(flaps) |
53 mph
43 kts |
service ceiling |
16400 ft |
certified for aerobatics |
+6 G -4.5 G |
With over 300 CAP10s out there in more
than 20 countries, the design has accumulated in excess of 5000,000 flight
hours. The wooden structure airframe has proven to be a stalwart design
that is user-friendly, sturdy and reliable. For over two decades,
the CAP10, with its side-by-side seating and dual controls, has provided
excellent training for military, aeroclubs and private schools.
The CAP10s continued popularity and
outstanding track record presage a continuation of the standard of excellence
already in place.
The two CAP 10s flown by the French
Connection Airshow are standard aircraft except for the smoke system
and the Mattituck Red Gold Engines.
The new CAP 10 will feature a better
payload, a carbon/wood spar, better rate of roll and more comfort. This
aircraft will be available by Summer of 2000 in the USA. Options can be
reserved with a $3,000.00 deposit only..
The selling price will be around $155,000.00
depending upon the rate of exchange.
Fuel inverted system
Christen inverted oil system
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