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The only prototype flew in 1947. Destroyed in a fire in 1948.
| ENGINE | 1 x Lycoming O-145 piston engine, 55hp |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 567 kg | 1250 lb |
| Empty weight | 346 kg | 763 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 6.10 m | 20 ft 0 in |
| Length | 4.77 m | 15 ft 8 in |
| Height | 1.86 m | 6 ft 1 in |
| Wing area | 12.68 m2 | 136.49 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 185 km/h | 115 mph |
| Cruise speed | 152 km/h | 94 mph |
| Ceiling | 3560 m | 11700 ft |
| Range | 643 km | 400 miles |
| R Landau, 01.11.2009 I saw this plane in Macy's (New York, 34th Street) when I was a boy. Thought it was a great idea, and never forgot about it! (I think it was in the toy department, or close to it!!!!) | | Charles Cupp, cdcjr602(@)aol.com, 07.04.2009 My father Worked on this plane when he was in reasearch with Piper he gave alot of info to Carlson. Nice to know people still think about this plane. My dad says it was a ball to fly he wishes he could try it one more time. | | R Banning, bigdaddy_bob(@)hotmail.com, 20.12.2008 I have built two 1/4 scale models of this aircraft. The first one was all balsa and destroyed in a crash due to an inconsiderate modeler who turned on his radio which was also on my frequency. Then in 1991, I built another with a carbon fiber fuselage and wing leading edge, which I still have. The canopy is from Lexan plastic made in my home designed vacuum forming box. Engine is a Saito twin 90 4 cycle. | | Sidney Edelstein, sid330(@)mac.com, 07.11.2007 I am an RC aircraft enthusist, built a model of the PA-8 in 1948 is there a way to obtain plans of this aircraft now. |
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