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8Luscombe 8

Luscombe 8
L8
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Year
Owner
Luscombe
Last seen
MTOW
600 kg
Range
430 nm
Seats
2
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Luscombe · 8
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
11
Active
11
Type
Piston
Origin
US
Powerplants
A&C65 SERIES · C90 SERIES · UNKNOWN ENG
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
L8
L8
A&C65 SERIES600 kg430 nm90 kt2
Safety & ops history

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People also ask
How many Luscombe 8 are there?

11 Luscombe 8 are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Luscombe 8?

The Luscombe 8 has a range of about 430 nautical miles.

How fast is the Luscombe 8?

The Luscombe 8 cruises at around 90 knots.

What is the Luscombe 8's maximum take-off weight?

The Luscombe 8 has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg.

How many seats does the Luscombe 8 have?

The Luscombe 8 is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Luscombe 8?

The Luscombe 8 uses ICAO type designator L8.