Designed by Ed Marquart and built with Dan Fielder, the Charger first flew in 1970, stressed for +6 to -4.5G’s. Gear tread is 6.5ft, making for easy ground handling. Wings are built around solid spruce spars and trussed spruce ribs, covered with ceconite. Engine 115-116 hp.
Engine: Lycoming O-290 125hp @ 2600rpm. HP range: 125-180. Length: 19ft 6in. Wing area: 176 sq.ft. Wing span: 24 ft. Height: 7 ft. Empty wt: 1000 lbs. Payload (less std fuel): 438 lbs. Wheel base: 14ft. Wheel track: 6 ft. Baggage cap: 25lbs. Max level speed: 120mph (approx). Cruise: 116 mph. Stall: 45mph. Best climb rate: 1100 fpm. Range: 400 sm. Take-off dist: 600 ft. Landing dist: 700 ft. Service ceiling: 13,000 ft. Gross: 1550 lbs. Seats: 2. Landing gear: tail wheel. Fuel cap: 27 US Gal.