Thatcher CX5

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CX5
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
DesignerDave Thatcher
First flight17 December 2013

The Thatcher CX5 is an American homebuilt aircraft that was designed by Dave Thatcher.

Contents

Development

The CX5 is a two place, all metal, low-wing, tricycle gear-equipped aircraft. The prototype aircraft is outfitted with a Revmaster R-2300. The wings have upturned outer sections for dihedral. [1] [2]

Specifications (CX5)

Data from EAA, Flying Magazine

General characteristics

Performance

See also

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References

  1. "Dave Thatcher's CX5 Flies for the First Time" . Retrieved 27 December 2013.
  2. "Thatcher CX5 Makes First Flight". 19 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.