General Aviation

Luscombe 8

Manufacturer: Luscombe

The Luscombe 8 is a family of high‑wing, side‑by‑side seating monoplanes with conventional landing gear. Designed in 1937 by Luscombe Aircraft, it became one of the most produced light aircraft of its era, with over 5,700 units built before the original company closed.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
luscombe-8
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1,440
Example Registration
N1003K

Specifications

Wingspan
10.67 m / 35 ft
Length
6.1 m / 20 ft
Height
1.91 m / 6 ft
Max Speed
206 km/h / 128 mph
Cruise Speed
190 km/h / 120 mph
Range
800 km / 430 nmi
Ceiling
5200 m / 17000 ft
First Flight
1937-12-17
Production Start
1937
Total Built
5867

Variants

  • 8A- 893 registrations - Example N1005K
  • 8E- 323 registrations - Example N1003K
  • 8F- 117 registrations - Example N1113B
  • 8C- 37 registrations - Example N1197B
  • T-8F- 24 registrations - Example N1576B
  • 8B- 16 registrations - Example N25119
  • 8D- 14 registrations - Example N100CR
  • 8- 11 registrations - Example N1837B

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