Pope Thunderbird P-2

Built by Leon Pope in 1959, the Thunderbird P-2 was a single-place, open cockpit biplane. Registered N379, it looked like a Pitts, but actually was an original design, first flying on 18 June 1959.

Engine: 100hp Lycoming O-235
Wingspan: 18’9″
Length: 15’0″
Useful load: 280 lm
Max speed: 145 mph
Cruise: 115 mph
Stall: 55 mph
Range: 400 mi
Seats: 1

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