Glasair Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair I
Civilian
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A high-performance amateur-built aircraft, the Glasair I represented the capabilities of modern kit construction. Its 5.9-meter fuselage and 7.4-meter wingspan achieved an impressive 418 km/h, attracting experimental aircraft enthusiasts. The 1979 first flight demonstrated composite construction benefits for amateur builders.
Specifications
- Role
- Amateur-built kit airplane
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1979
- Length
- 5.9 m
- Wingspan
- 7.4 m
- Max speed
- 418 km/h