An Old Friend Proves That He's Still A Master Aircrafter
We caught up with an old friend a few months ago -- Canadian
Aircraft Designer, Darryl Murphy. While it was nice to renew old
acquaintances and talk shop... it was nicer still to see that there
was a new aircraft in the world of Murphy Aircraft. Murphy
Aircraft's new Yukon was designed with "versatility foremost in
mind" with roomy seating for four, an economical engine option
(using the Lycoming O-360), and a separate cargo compartment --
with a door big enough for all manner of cargo. Even more
versatility has been built into this design with the availability
of your choice of tricycle or conventional landing gear -- or even
floats (straight floats or amphibs, too)!
The kit boasts jig-less construction and the option of
fast-build kits so that building one doesn't have to be a life-long
chore. The aircraft, based on Murphy's highly regarded SR2500 Super
Rebel and Moose, provides excellent cruise performance, docile
stall characteristics, forgiving low speed handling and simplicity
of construction.
Darryl notes that while the Yukon is derived largely on the
original SR2500 platform, it is designed to be a more affordable
platform for builders to purchase, operate and maintain. Where the
awesome 360+ HP Moose covers the heavy end of the spectrum with its
rip-snorting radial engine and as many as six seats, the Yukon's
approach was far more basic. Darryl stayed with four seats and a
smaller, lighter powerplant so that the Yukon offered as much as
possible on tighter budgets.
It's an adaptable bird, none-the-less, due to a "larger than
life" passenger cabin and flexible seating arrangements. With all
four seats in place, there is still sufficient room for two tents,
coolers, chairs and camping gear for four. Removing the rear seat
opens a HUGE area within which you can load items from stretchers
to bicycles, or even use as sleeping accommodations!
With two large main doors, removable seats and the standard
extra large cargo door, the huge interior (two inches wider than a
Cessna 180) also easily accommodates bulky or long loads such as
bikes, skis, furniture, lumber or camping supplies for four! The
Yukon can even be used as a photographic platform with the rear
baggage door removed. Hmmmm... there's an idea.
Murphy's Fast-Build Option
Like other Murphy birds, Darryl is offering a "Fast-Build"
Option... All Fast-Build Yukon kits are delivered with the
following structures partially completed. Certain skins which must
be removed to allow for inspection, are finished, but held in place
with temporary soft aluminum rivets:
WINGS - These are complete except for the fiberglass wing tip.
Fuel tanks are sealed and pressure tested. Lower main wing skins
are temporarily installed and require final riveting.
TAIL FEATHERS - These are complete except for the aerodynamic
balances. Bottom skins are temporarily installed.
AILERONS AND FLAPS -Partially assembled, and in the case of the
ailerons, again the aerodynamic balances must be completed. These
control surfaces are ready to mount on the wings for final
adjustment. Bottom skins are temporarily installed.
FUSELAGE -Perhaps the most impressive assembly since it's ready
to go on its gear, and the wings, including the lift struts, can be
bolted in place. The builder can climb right inside and start
working in the cabin to complete the installation of the controls,
doors, inner floor, seats, windows, and instrument panel.]
Fully approved to meet the 51% rule, meticulously assembled by
skilled technicians and quality controlled, the Murphy Aircraft
Fast-Build Yukon kit brings a new dimension to many year's a
winning design philosophy at Murphy Aircraft.
Aero-TV Explores The Murphy
Yukon
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