The Cougar was designed by Robert E. Nesmith as a
simple and inexpensive homebuilt touring aircraft. Constructed of welded
steel tube and fabric covered fuselage and plywood covered wings, plans
were available from Acro Sport Inc.
N42KD
c/n KD-1
USA
2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1957
Engine: 115hp(85kW) Lycoming O-235
Length: 18’11"(5.76m)
Height: 5’6"(1.67m)Wingspan: 20’6"(6.24m)
No.built: 100+ Range: 600miles(965km)
Cruising speed: 130mph(209kmh) Empty weight: 624lb(283kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1250lb(567kg)
N61292
c/n 1
Nesmith Cougar 1 Side view 1/144 scale |