Cessna XMC
| XMC | |
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| Role | Technology demonstrator |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 22 January 1971 |
| Status | Development canceled in 1972 |
| Number built | 1 |
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The Cessna XMC was a prototype technology demonstrator designed to show advanced aerodynamics and materials.[1][2]
The marketing name of XMC stood for "Experimental Magic Carpet" and the single test aircraft was designated Cessna 1014 and later 1034.[1]
Development
The two seat Cessna XMC was built to test several concepts in light aircraft design including a ducted propeller and swept cantilever wing. The program ran from the beginning of 1971 until the end of 1972. The aircraft was used to assess improved visibility, center of gravity effects, control surface locations and response, cabin noise levels and also the relationship of wing versus engine and propeller.[1][2]
The sole prototype was registered as N7174C and given Cessna serial number 674. It was powered by a Continental O-200 100 hp (75 kW) engine mounted in pusher configuration. This was the same powerplant used in the then-current production Cessna 150. The tail boom was similar in design to that used on the Cessna Skymaster.[1][2]
The first flight of the 1014 model was made on 22 January 1971 by Cessna test pilot Bruce Barrett. The aircraft was modified in 1972 and given a new model number, 1034. In this configuration it was flown first 1 June 1972, again with Bruce Barrett at the controls.[2]
Test program
The test program consisted of three phases:
- Phase I - Model 1014 - January 1971
- ground handling, flying characteristics and visibility testing[2]
- Phase II - Model 1014 - May 1971
- Exploring methods of reducing weight and production costs for single and twin-engine Cessnas[2]
- Phase III - Model 1034 - June 1972
- Use of shrouded propeller to test improvements in propeller efficiency and reduction of noise[2]
Test results
The XMC project ended in 1972. The aircraft configuration proved to have higher cabin noise levels than the production Cessna 150 and offered no performance advantages over the older design.[2]
Variants
- Model 1014 XMC
- The single aircraft in its initial configuration with unducted pusher propeller and fully faired nose wheel[1]
- Model 1034 XMC
- The same aircraft was modified in 1972 with a shrouded propeller, standard nose gear fairing plus increased vertical stabilizer area and new wing tips.[1][2]
Specifications (Cessna XMC prototype)
Data from The Cessnas that got away[1] & Cessna XMC[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 Flight test observer
- Length: 23 ft 0 in (7.01 m)
- Wingspan: 32 ft 0 in (9.75 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200 4-cyl. horizontally opposed air-cooled piston engine, 100 hp (75 kW)
Performance
References
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