Pitts S-48

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft 1,200 lb
single-engine aircraft
light aircraft
conventional configuration
biplane configuration
excellent climb performance
9 lb/sq ft
performance aircraft
gptkbp:category Unlimited
experimental aircraft
gptkbp:climbRate 1,500 ft/min
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum
fabric-covered wood
symmetrical airfoil
gptkbp:controls aerobatic maneuvers
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Curtis_Pitts
aerobatics
highly responsive controls
gptkbp:engine Lycoming AEIO-540
gptkbp:engineType four-stroke engine
taildragger
gptkbp:firstFlight 1990
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 30 US gallons
gptkbp:headlights conventional tail
gptkbp:height 7 ft 0 in
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pitts S-48
gptkbp:IATA_code developed for aerobatic competition.
gptkbp:landingGear tailwheel
gptkbp:length 20 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pitts_Special_Aircraft
gptkbp:market aerobatic competition
gptkbp:marketSegment aerobatic enthusiasts
gptkbp:maxSpeed 200 mph
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 1,800 lb
gptkbp:notableFeature multiple aerobatic champions
gptkbp:numberBuilt 50+
gptkbp:performance highly maneuverable
gptkbp:powerOutput 5 lb/hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1990-present
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 300 miles
gptkbp:relatedAircraft gptkb:Pitts_S-2
gptkbp:role aerobatic aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 ft
gptkbp:services 15,000 ft
gptkbp:speed 60 mph
gptkbp:succeededBy 360°/s
gptkbp:takeoffDistance 70 mph
1,000 ft
gptkbp:type biplane
gptkbp:weight +6/-3 g
gptkbp:wingArea 200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 24 ft 0 in