CFA D.7 Cricri Major

The CFA D.7 Cricri Major was a postwar-built light high-wing monoplane with enclosed two-seat tandem glazed cabin and a fixed tail-wheel undercarriage, powered by a Salmson 5Aq-01 radial engine.[1]

An initial series of ten Cricri (Cricket) Majors was completed and these were bought by aero clubs and private pilots. The design was rather outdated and no further examples were completed.[2] Four D.7s remained in service in 1956[3] and one, F-BFNG remained airworthy in 1967. This aircraft has been restored to airworthiness and was operational in 2005.[4]

Data from Green, 1956, p.45

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 1 passenger
• Length: 23 ft 3 in (7.09 m)
• Wingspan: 35 ft 11 in (10.95 m)
• Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
• Wing area: 200 sq ft (18.58 m²)
• Empty weight: 1,023 lb (464 kg)
• Gross weight: 1,585 lb (719 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Salmson 5Aq-01 5-cylinder radial , 90 hp (67 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 93 mph (150 km/h, 81 kn)
• Cruise speed: 80 mph (129 km/h, 70 kn)
• Range: 312 mi (500 km, 271 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 13,120 ft (4,000 m)

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