Prowler Jaguar

Jaguar
General information
Type	Homebuilt aircraft pseudo-warbird
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Prowler Aviation
Designer	George Morse
History
First flight	17 March 1985

The Prowler Jaguar is an American pseudo-warbird produced by Prowler Aviation of California for amateur construction. ^[1] Originally designed and built by George Morse the prototype first flew on 17 March 1985, it is a two-seat low-wing monoplane. ^[2] The aircraft has a retractable conventional landing gear and the recommended engine is a 350 hp (261 kW) conversion of a Rodeck V8. ^[1]

Specifications (production kit)

Data fromBrassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 21 ft 0 in (6.40 m)
• Wingspan: 25 ft 5 in (7.75 m)
• Empty weight: 1,560 lb (708 kg)
• Gross weight: 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rodeck V8 conversion , 350 hp (260 kW)
• Propellers: 3-bladed

Performance

• Maximum speed: 300 mph (480 km/h, 260 kn)
• Cruise speed: 250 mph (400 km/h, 220 kn)
• Stall speed: 60 mph (97 km/h, 52 kn)
• Range: 1,200 mi (1,900 km, 1,000 nmi)
• Rate of climb: 2,500 ft/min (13 m/s)

References

Notes

1. Taylor 1996, p. 499
2. Jack Cox (May 1987). "Prowler" (PDF). Sport Aviation: 12–15.

Bibliography

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory . London, England: Brassey's. ISBN   1-85753-198-1.

External links

• Prowler Aviation