1. Design and development

2. Specifications (Elite)

3. References

4. External links

The Murphy Elite is a Canadian light aircraft that was designed and is produced by Murphy Aircraft of Chilliwack, British Columbia. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

When it was introduced in April 1996 it was originally known as the Rebel Elite.^[3][4]

Design and development

The Elite was originally designed as a tricycle gear version of the Murphy Rebel, although it is now also offered with conventional landing gear as an option. It also incorporated some improvements over the Rebel, including a reinforced airframe, cantilever tailplane with a one-piece elevator, all-metal control surfaces, split configuration flaps, and upgraded wing attachment points and leading edges. This enabled the design to achieve a gross weight of {{convert|1800|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}, and to mount engines of up to {{convert|180|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}. The Elite features a strut-braced high-wing, three seats, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.^[1][2][5][6]

The aircraft is made from aluminum sheet. Its {{convert|30.3|ft|m|1|abbr=on}} span wing is supported by single lift struts. The occupants are accommodated in an enclosed cabin of {{convert|44|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} width, with doors for access and egress. With a standard empty weight of {{convert|1100|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} and a gross weight of {{convert|1800|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}, the Elite has a useful load of {{convert|700|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}. Acceptable power range is {{convert|115|to|180|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, and recommended engines include the {{convert|180|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Lycoming O-360, {{convert|150|to|160|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Lycoming O-320 and the {{convert|115|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} Lycoming O-235.^[1][7]

Construction time from the factory kit is estimated at 1400 hours. The Elite can be operated on wheels, including tundra tires, skis and floats.^[1][4]

Specifications (Elite)

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• Murphy Rebel

References

External links

• {{Official website|http://www.pattersonaerosales.com/Aircraft/Elite/Elite.html}}
• Photos of the Elite
• Photo of an Elite on amphibious floats

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• Lapusata
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