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SHERWOOD RANGER DATA
TCD Sherwood Ranger
(Three Axis)

Manufacturer

Tiger Cub Developments Ltd., Larkfield, Retford Road, Mattersey, Doncaster. DN10 5HG.

Summary

Tandem two-seat taildragger biplane with conventional three-axis control. Wings have constant-chord unstaggered swept wings; conventional tail. Pitch control by elevator on tail; yaw control by fin-mounted rudder; roll control by four Frise-type ailerons. Wing braced by I-shaped interplane struts and stainless steel wing wires; wing profile N/A, 100% double surface. Undercarriage has three wheels in taildragger formation; bungee suspension on main wheels, bungee suspension on tailwheel. Free castoring tailwheel. Steering by to aerodynamic controls and differential cable-operated brakes. Aluminium tube, wood and fabric fuselage. Fuselage mounted engine driving tractor propeller.

External dimensions and areas

Length overall 6.1m, 20ft. Height overall 2.24m, 7.3ft. wing span 7.92m, 26ft. Constant chord 1.0m, 3.3ft. Dihedral 3? (lower wing only). Sweepback 3.8?. Total wing area 15.6m?, 168ft?. Main wing area including lift struts N/A, . Total aileron area N/A, . Fin area N/A. Rudder area N/A. Elevator area N/A. Tailplane area N/A. Aspect ratio 7.92/1. Wheel track 1.34m, 4.40ft. Wheelbase 3.65m, 12ft. Main wheels dia. Overall 33cm, 13in. Tailwheel dia. Overall 20cm, 8in.

Power plant

Rotax 582 engine, water-cooled. Max power 65hp at 6500rpm. Propeller diameter and pitch 1.73m (68in) x 16? Gearbox reduction ration 3.0/1. Max. Static Thrust NA. Power per unit area 4.166 hp/m?, 0.387hp/ft?. Fuel capacity 23lt, 15 Imp gal., 6 US gal.

Weights and Loadings

Empty weight 182kg, 400lbs. Max. takeoff wt 390kg, 860lb. Payload 208kg, 460lbs. Max. Wing Loading 25kg/m?, 5.12 lb/ft?. Max. power loading 6. kg/hp, 13.23 lb/hp. Load factors NA recommended, +6, -4 ultimate.

Performance

Max. level speed 80mph. Never exceed speed 100mph. Economic cruise speed 60mph. Stall speed 38mph. Max. climb rate at sea level 800ft/min. Best glide ratio with power off NA. Landing distance to clear 15m obstacle on grass N/A. Service ceiling N/A. Range at average cruising speed 100 miles. Noise level N/A.

Under the following test conditions

Airfield altitude 400ft. Ground temperature 16?C.
Ground Pressure 1025mb.
Ground windspeed ?2mph.
Test payload 390kg, 860lb.

The Light Aircraft Company Ltd
Little Snoring Airfield, Little Snoring,
Fakenham, Norfolk. NR21 0JL
Tel. 01328 822116 
Mob. 07747 840007

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