Sidewinder

The "Sidewinder" is a single engine, low wing, all metal aircraft designed to carry two passengers side-by-side. The wings and tail surfaces are fabricated from aluminum while the fuselage incorporates the inherent safety features provided by a steel tube truss. The fuselage is covered with aluminum as well. Designed for engines 90 HP to 180 HP, the Sidewinder won Best design award at the 1969 EAA convention.

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The Sidewinder
www.sidewinderaircraft.com
ph: 813-781-0957

Specifications
Wing Span	24' 10"
Wing Area	96 sq. ft.
Wing Root Chord	60"
Wing Root Airfoil Section	NACA 64₁-212
Wing Root Incidence	+1°
Wing Tip Chord	36"
Wing Tip Airfoil Section	NACA 64₁-210
Wing Tip Incidence	-½°
Dihedral	4°
Aspect Ratio	6.85
Length Overall	19' 4"
Height Overall	5' 5½"
Horizontal Tail Span	7' 7¾"
Horizontal Tail Area	14.1 sq. ft.
Horizontal Tail Root Chord	30"
Horizontal Tail Tip Chord	18"
Horizontal Tail Airfoil Section	NACA 63-009
Vertical Fin Area	4.4 sq. ft.
Rudder Area	2.0 sq. ft.
Aileron Area	3.0 sq. ft.
Cabin Width	38"
Cabin Height	38"
Wheel Tread	5' 7"
Fuel Capacity	17½ gallons
Baggage	60 lbs.

Performance
Engine	Lycoming 125 HP
Gross Weight	1,450 lbs.
Empty Weight	867 lbs.
Useful Load	583 lbs.
Wing Loading	15.8 lbs./sq. ft.
Power Loading	11.6 lbs./HP
Maximum Speed @ Sea Level	175 MPH
Cruise Speed @ 75%	160 MPH
Stall Speed - No Flaps	55 MPH
Rate of Climb - Gross Weight	900 ft./min.
Rate of Climb - No Passenger / No Baggage	1,500 ft./min.
Maximum Range	425 miles