Engineering:Richard 125 Commuter
| 125 Commuter | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | C.H. Richard Company |
| Designer | Charles H Richard |
| Number built | 2 |
| Variants | Richard 150 Commuter |
The Richard 125 Commuter is a two-passenger homebuilt aircraft design.[1]
Development
The 125 Commuter was introduced in 1969, and a second refined prototype was built in 1972. The aircraft used a stressed skin all aluminum structure at a time when most homebuilts used wood or tube and fabric construction. The plans were marketed for homebuilt construction by its designer Charles Richard. A 150 hp variant was developed afterward.[2]
Design
The 125 Commuter is a side-by-side passenger strut-braced high wing aircraft with conventional landing gear. The aircraft uses all metal construction. A single control column between the seats acts as a control for either pilot. Fuel is stored in 50 gallon wing tanks.[3]
Variants
Specifications (Richard 125 Commuter)
Data from Sport Aviation
General characteristics
- Capacity: 2
- Length: 19.75 ft (6.02 m)
- Wingspan: 25 ft (7.6 m)
- Wing area: 100 sq ft (9.3 m2)
- Empty weight: 805 lb (365 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,500 lb (680 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 50 gal
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming 0-290G Horizontally opposed piston, 125 hp (93 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
- Maximum speed: 130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 120 kn (140 mph, 230 km/h)
- Stall speed: 43 kn (50 mph, 80 km/h)
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
References
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