Designed by Wilbur L. Smith the Termite was one of
the earliest ultralight aircraft in the United States and plans were
sold to homebuilders by Termite Aircraft of Bloomington, Illinois. A
small number remain airworthy.
N7939A
c/n u/k
USA
Single seat ultralight first flown in 1957
Engine: 38hp(28kW) Continental A40-5
Length: 15’9"(4.8m)
Height: 5’9"(1.75m)Wingspan: 23’6"(7.16m)
No.built:20+ Range: 320miles(515km)
Cruising speed: 85mph(137kmh) Empty weight: 776lb(352kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 976lb(443kg) |