Horn Lil' Trouble
| Horn Lil' Trouble | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Designer | Mark Horn |
| First flight | 1953 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Unit cost |
$1500 in 1953 |
The Horn Lil' Trouble is a single-seat low-wing, homebuilt aircraft designed by Mark Horn.[1]
Design and development
The wings and reversed struts were sourced from a Monocoupe. The fuselage is a modified Aeronca Defender. Landing gear and tail section is from a Piper Cub. The aircraft features dual controls with a jump seat in the baggage compartment that can accommodate a 90 lb (41 kg) or lighter co-pilot.[2]
Specifications (Horn Lil' Trouble)
Data from Sport Aviation
General characteristics
- Length: 17 ft (5.2 m)
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Empty weight: 910 lb (413 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental C-90 , 90 hp (67 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed 71-51 McCauley propeller
Performance
- Cruise speed: 143 kn; 266 km/h (165 mph)
- Stall speed: 70 kn; 129 km/h (80 mph)
- Service ceiling: 12,500 ft (3,800 m)
- Rate of climb: 1,700 ft/min (8.6 m/s)
References
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