Chamcott
Chamcott
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History
T.G. Chambers, of Brislington, Bristol, and Richard John Westmacott entered the Rollason Midget Racer Design Competition in 1964. Their Chamcott Challenger was placed 5th. R. J. Westmacott had previously built a glider in with his brother in 1959.
Company References
- British Private Aircraft, 1946-1970, Volume 2, Arthur W.J.G. Ord-Hume (Mushroom Model Publications, 2013)
- Flight 24 Dec 1964
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger | 1964 | Proj | 0 | 1S, 1E midget racer. | 1, 2 |
Project References
- British Private Aircraft, 1946-1970, Volume 2, Arthur W.J.G. Ord-Hume (Mushroom Model Publications, 2013)
- Flight 24 Dec 1964
Production Details and Type Description
Type
Single seat racing monoplane. It was a mid wing design with a fabric covered welded tubular steel fuselage and wooden wings. Either one 45 h.p. Ardem 4Co2 Mk.4 or 55 h.p. Mk.5 powerplant.
Single seat racing monoplane. It was a mid wing design with a fabric covered welded tubular steel fuselage and wooden wings. Either one 45 h.p. Ardem 4Co2 Mk.4 or 55 h.p. Mk.5 powerplant.
| Specification | |||||
| Span | Length | Height | Wing Area | Empty Wt | Max AUW |
| 18 ft 8 in | 15 ft 18 in | 70 sq ft | 445 lb | 695 lb | |
| 5.69 m | 5.03 m | 6.5 m2 | 202 kg | 315 kg | |
Project only, apparently unbuilt.
Total Chamcott Production0