Conroy Stolifter

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Conroy Stolifter
Role STOL conversion
National origin United States
Manufacturer Conroy Aircraft
First flight1968
Introduction1968
StatusProduction complete
Number built1
Developed from Cessna 337 Super Skymaster

The Conroy Stolifter was a conversion of the Cessna 337 Super Skymaster, developed by John M. Conroy of Conroy Aircraft starting in 1968.

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Development

The Stolifter was created by removing the Skymaster's rear engine and replacing the forward engine with a 575 shp (429 kW) Garrett AiResearch TPE 331-25A turboprop. The fuselage was extended to allow almost double the normal cargo volume. The aircraft was also fitted with a Robertson Aircraft Corporation STOL-kit. [1]

The aircraft was intended for a range of military and civil roles, including cargo and troop transport, medevac, reconnaissance and parachute drop. [2]

The aircraft is capable of taking off in 250 ft (76 m) and clearing a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle in 450 ft (137 m). On landing the approach speed is 51 mph (82 km/h), with a touch-down speed of 44 mph (71 km/h), giving a ground roll of as little as 200 ft (61 m). [2]

Only one Stolifter was built. The conversion was approved and the single aircraft produced was given a standard Certificate of Airworthiness. The aircraft still exists as of 2023 and is based in Lyman, Washington, USA. [3]

Specifications (Stolifter)

Data from Flight International [2]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. Goleta Air and Space Museum (n.d.). "Stolifter" . Retrieved 2009-11-24.
  2. 1 2 3 Flight International (November 1968). "Conroy Flies Stolifter" . Retrieved 2009-12-14.
  3. Federal Aviation Administration (14 March 2023). "FAA Registry - N-Number Inquiry Result N1414C" . Retrieved 14 March 2023.