1949 Monocoupe 110 'Clipwing' Special - N15E
Location: Pioneer Airport
The Clipwing is a modified Monocoupe 110 with a wingspan shortened by 9 feet. The seven original Clipwings established a great air racing reputation before World War II. In 1931, famous air racer Johnny Livingston entered his Clipwing in 65 races across the country. He won 41 races and placed second 19 times.
After the war, Clipwings achieved further fame as aerobatic/air show airplanes. The aircraft’s difficult flight characteristics caused every Clipwing built to crash at some point. N15E was the last Clipwing built and one of just two originals surviving today.
Donated by Leon Levitz of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Length |
20 ft. 5 in. |
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Height |
6 ft. 5 in. |
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Empty Weight |
1,040 lbs. |
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Gross Weight |
1,630 lbs. |
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Oil Capacity |
3.5 gal. |
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Fuel Capacity |
28 gal. |
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Wingspan |
23 ft. 3 in. |
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Total Wing Area |
115 sq. ft. |
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Cruising Range |
500 miles |
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Cruising Speed |
180 mph |
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Maximum Speed |
200 mph |
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Service Ceiling |
20,000 ft. |
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Serial Number |
7W-97 |
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Engine |
185 hp., Warner Super Scarab 185, 555 cubic inch, 7-cylinder radial |
