CCW-5

The CCW-5, the final model from the Custer Channel Wing family by American designer Willard R. Custer, made its maiden flight on July 13, 1953. This experimental aircraft was built using the fuselage and tail section of a Baumann Brigadier, a light twin-engine passenger plane powered by 225 hp Continental O-470 engines.

Innovative Design and Challenges

The effectiveness of lift generation in the semi-circular channel wings of this aircraft was significantly reduced. This was due to the incorporation of sizable traditional wing consoles, which alone could have provided flight for the aircraft even without the semi-annular sections.

Performance and Discontinuation

Despite this design choice, the CCW-5, with its combination of traditional and channel wings, demonstrated very impressive low-speed flight capabilities and exceptionally high maneuverability. A single ‘production’ model was released in 1964, but no further orders were received, leading to the discontinuation of all work on the project.

Technical Specifications

Modification	CСW-5
Wingspan, m	12.55
Length, m	8.75
Height, m	3.30
Empty weight	1667
Maximum takeoff weight	2449
Engine type	2 Piston engines Continental O-470
Power, hp	2 x 225
Maximum speed, km/h	322
Cruising speed, km/h	290
Practical range, km	1850
Service ceiling, m	6705
Crew, crew members	1
Payload	up to 4 passengers

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