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Piper PA-7

In today's world, Piper PA-7 has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of the population. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Piper PA-7 has positioned itself as a relevant element in people's daily lives, impacting everything from the way they communicate to the way they carry out their business transactions. The importance of Piper PA-7 has transcended borders and has become a topic of debate in different areas, generating conflicting opinions and putting on the table the need to reflect on its implications in today's society. In this article, we will explore different perspectives and studies on Piper PA-7, in order to understand its impact and relevance today.

PA-7 Skycoupe
Role Light aircraft
Manufacturer Piper Aircraft
First flight 1944
Number built 1

The Piper PA-7 Skycoupe was a 1940s American two-seat light aircraft designed and built by Piper Aircraft at Lock Haven. Towards the end of 1944 Piper announced a number of aircraft it intended to build after the war. One of these was the PWA-1 Skycoupe (Post War Airplane 1). A prototype was built in 1943, it was a two-seat side-by-side low-wing cantilever monoplane with a twin-boom fuselage with a tricycle landing gear. It had a Franklin 4ACG-199-H3 engine driving a pusher propeller. In 1945 it was redesignated the PA-7 Skycoupe but no further examples were built.

Specifications (PA-7)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Wingspan: 30 ft 0 in (9.14 m)
  • Gross weight: 1,597 lb (724 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Franklin 4ACG-199-H3 , 113 hp (84 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 110 mph (180 km/h, 96 kn)
  • Range: 400 mi (640 km, 350 nmi)

References

  • Roger W. Peperell and Colin M.Smith, Piper Aircraft and their forerunners, 1987, Air-Britain (Historians), ISBN 0-85130-149-5, Page 47 and 50.