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Designed by Tom Cassutt, the Cassutt Special 11 was
derived from the slightly larger Special 1 which first flew in 1954 and
which won the 1958 US National Air Racing Championships.The Model 111M
is normally powered by a 180hp Lycoming. A distinctive mid wing design
the Cassutt remains a popular sporting aircraft with examples flying
worldwide. An example of the Cassutt Special 111M powered by a 100hp(75kW)
Continental O-200 is shown below.
N53014
c/n JDJ001C
USA
Single seat racer first flown in 1959
Engine: 85hp(63kW) Continental
Length: 16’0"(4.88m)
Height: 3’10"(1.16m)Wingspan: 13’8"(4.16m)
No.built: 170+ Range: 490miles(788km)
Cruising speed: 180mph(290kmh) Empty weight: 433lb(196kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 800lb(363kg)
An example of the Cassutt Special 111M is illustrated below.
N20BE
c/n 1
A Cassutt Special 11 is shown below.
G-BPVO
c/n DG.1
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