Grumman American Tiger
Current market velue: $53,500


Specifications

Powerplant

Lycoming O-360-A4K,
18O hp at 2,700 rpm
Propeller
McCauley or Sensenich,
76-in. dia
Length
22 ft
Height
7 ft 10 in
Wingspan
31 ft 6 in
Wing area
140 sq ft
Wing loading
17.1 lb/sq ft
Power loading
13 lb/hp
Seats
4
Empty weight typically
1,450 lb
Max gross weight
2,400 lb
Useful load
950 lb
Payload with full fuel
644 lb
Fuel capacity
53 gal (51 usable)
318 lb (306 lb usable)

Performance
takeoff distance, over 50 ft obstacle
1,926 ft
Max demonstrated crosswind component
16 kt

Rate of climb, sea level
850 fpm
Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption) @75% power, best economy
139 KTAS/
3.9 hr

8,500 ft
(64.8 pph/10.8 gph)
Service ceiling
13,800 ft
landing distance over 50-ft obstacle
1,499 ft

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds
VX (best angle of climb)
70 KIAS
VY (best rate of climb)
90 KlAS
VA (design maneuvering)
112 KIAS
VFE (max flap extended)
103 KlAS
VNO (max structural cruising)
142 KlAS
VNE (never exceed)
172 KlAS
VS1 (stall, clean)
56 KIAS
VS0 (stall, landing configuration)
53 KIAS

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations.
All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, maximum gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.


WITH CLAWS STILL SHARP • Marc E. Cook • Photography by Mike Fizer • AOPA PILOT • MAY 1999
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