Custer CCW-5
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The Custer CCW-5 was a twin engined 5 seat aircraft of pusher configuration which used a channel wing claimed to enable low speed flight and very short take offs. Two CCW-5s flew eleven years apart but the type never entered production. The aircraft was the third and last of a series of Custer Channel Wing designs.

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Made by Custer Channel Wing CorporationHagerstownMaryland.

Empty Weight Lb
3000
Eng 1 Type
flat 6 cylinder aircooled
First Flight
13
Ceiling Ft
20000
Cruise Speed Mph
180
Span In
2
Gross Weight Lb
5400
Capacity
4
Span Ft
41
Number Built
2
Crew
1
Height In
10
Gross Weight Note
design weight
Manufacturer
Custer Channel Wing Corporation
Hagerstown
Maryland
Range Miles
1680
Max Speed Mph
220
Eng 1 Name
Continental O-470
Height Ft
10
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Empty Weight Note
design weight
Length Ft
28
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
225
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
9
Category
Channel-wing aircraft
Custer aircraft
United States civil utility aircraft 1950-1959

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