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Super Rebel
(Murphy)
Murphy Aircraft recently
invaded the marketplace for fast build kits with their fast build 4
to 6 seat Super Rebel, one of the most impressive load carrying kit
aircraft around. Transport Canada awarded the new Fast Build Super
Rebel its official blessing by approving it under the 51% ruling.
The Fast Build Super Rebel looks
like an airframe ready for finishing when you receive it. With the
stabilizer, elevator, rudder, fin, both ailerons and flaps all
pre-assembled and ready for final closure, your first flight is not
too far away. The wings arrive with the spars built and ribs
installed, top skins riveted in place, fuel tanks sealed and
pressure tested and the bottom skins drilled, deburred and ready for
closure.
The fuselage is ready to stand on
its gear, with the tailcone complete and riveted to the cabin shell.
The cabin has the gear mounting carry-throughs and floor longerons
all installed and secured. Add the gear legs, bolt on the wings and
tail and you’re all set for a hangar flight!
Two major added benefits of these
fast build kits is full corrosion protection and the use of solid
rivets. All parts are painted with zinc chromate, enhancing the
corrosion resistance and all Fast Build Super Rebel’s come solid
riveted. The use of solid rivets is something many first-time
builders would like, but tend to shy away from. These two features
will certainly increase the aircraft’s resale value down the road.
The first Fast Built Super
Rebel has already been shipped to a Montana customer who is looking
at installing the Russian built M-14P radial engine. Murphy Aircraft
has recently announced that the Super Rebel was undergoing
structural testing to both increase the gross weight and adapt this
popular 360 h.p. radial engine. "Our goal is to market a complete
package; airframe, radial engine and amphibious floats, all in one
competitively priced kit," said Darryl Murphy.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
200
hp
x
x
x
x
182
sq ft
2
1400-1500
lbs
1500-1600
lbs
3000
lbs
60
US gal
705
miles |
250
hp
x
x
x
x
182
sq ft
2
1450-1650
lbs
1350-1550
lbs
3000
lbs
80
US gal
x855
miles |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
700
ft
800
fpm
145
mph
132
mph
500
ft
x |
600
ft
1100
fpm
160
mph
150
mph
500
ft
x |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
x
177
mph
52
mph
x |
x
177
mph
52
mph
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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