Thorp vs Other Comparison
T-18 |
S-18 |
RV-6 |
RV-7 |
Mustang II |
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| Length | 18'11 | 19'4 | 20'2 | 20'3.5 | 19'6 |
| Wing Span *** | 20'10 | 20'10 | 23'0 | 25'0 | 24'4 |
| Cabin Width | 38 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 40 |
| Wing Area (ft sq.) | 86 | 86 | 110 | 120 | 97 |
| Wing Loading at Gross Wt (lb/ft sq.) | 18.6 | 18.6 | 15 | 15 | 16.5 |
| Empty Weight | 925 | 950 | 1050 | 1130 | 1050 |
| Gross Weight | 1650 | 1650 | 1650 | 1800 | 1600 |
| Useful Load | 725 | 700 | 600 | 670 | 550 |
| VNE (mph) | 210 | 210 | 210 | 230 | 230 |
| Cruise Speed 75%8000ft * | 201 | 201 | 199 | 199 | 200 |
| Max Speed at SL (mph) * | 210 | 210 | 205 | 205 | 210 |
| Stall Speed (mph) | 67/63 | 62/58 | 62/55 | 63/58 | 62/58 |
| Hp Range | 125-180 | 150-180 | 150-180 | 150-200 | 160-200 |
| Fuel Capacity | 29 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 25 |
| Fuel Capacity (er tanks) | 60 | 60 | 48 | 52 | 61 |
| Range (sm) | 590 | 590 | 705 | 775 | 550 |
| Range (sm) (er tanks) | 1200 | 1200 | 905 | 905 | 1200 |
| Endurance ** | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Endurance (er tanks) ** | 6.1 | 6.1 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| * All speeds stated assume 180HP | |||||
| ** Enduranace figures consider 30 min reserve at 9 GPH | |||||
| *** S-18/T-18C Width with wings stowed in folded position 7'4" (89 in.) | |||||