The Aircraft Type
The AgCat is a purpose designed agricultural aircraft and has been in almost continuous production since 1959. The prototype Grumman G-164 AgCat first flew in 1957 with production beginning in 1959. Schweitzer built all AgCats, first under contract for Grumman then on its own after purchasing the design and production rights in 1981. In 1995 Schweitzer sold the AgCat's production rights to AgCat Corp of Missouri.
History of the Red Baron Seaplane VH-KKD
- Built in America in 1964
- Imported to Australia in 1970
- Converted to carry 2 passengers in 1982
- Converted to floats in 1992
- Renamed a Grumann Seacat
- Starred in the Phantom movie in 1996
- The power plant is a Pratt and Whitney radial AN14B wasp junior engine of 450 horse power
- Propeller is a Hamilton standard 6101A-12
About the Engine
The Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior is a radial engine widely used in American aircraft starting in the 1930s. It is a scaled-down version of the original R-1340, and the second in the Wasp family. It is a single-row, 9-cylinder air-cooled radial design. Displacement is 985 cubic inches (16.1 liters); bore and stroke are 5-3/16" and 5-3/16". It is used on numerous light aircraft and has a good reputation for being dependable. Most versions produce 450 hp. Specifications (R-985) General characteristics * Type: 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine * Bore: 5.2 in (132 mm) * Stroke: 5.2 in (132 mm) * Displacement: 985 in³ (16.1 L)
Components
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 450 hp (335 kW)
- Specific power: 0.46 hp/in³ (20.8 kW/L)
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.67 hp/lbs (1.1 KW/Kg)