North American Navion
Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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About the North American Navion
The North American Navion (also marketed as the Ryan Navion) is a four-seat, low-wing monoplane originally produced by North American Aviation and later by Ryan Aeronautical. It features a single Continental O-470 piston engine, retractable tricycle landing gear, and an unpressurized cabin . Typical cruise speed is around 150 ktas at altitude , with an initial climb rate up to 1,800 fpm and a sustained climb of 1,000 fpm to 10,000 ft . The service ceiling is approximately 15,600 ft , and maximum range on standard fuel is about 830 nm . Stall speed clean (flaps up) is 54 ktas, rising slightly with flaps , and approach speed is approximately 56 ktas . Wingspan is 33 ft 5 in, length 27 ft 6 in, giving a footprint around 918 ft² . Useful load is just under 1,000 lb , and fuel capacity ranges 40–60 US gal (we’ll use 52 gal as a typical mid-range value) . The aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight is 2,850 lb .
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 33.4 ft
- Length
- 27.5 ft
- Height
- 8.7 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 2,850 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 2,850 lbs
- Useful Load
- 920 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 52 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 150 KTAS
- Range
- 830 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 15,600 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1800 fpm
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