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The light aircraft ready to define a revolution in pilot training and General Aviation. Designed and manufactured entirely in the UK, and available globally, The Swift is comfortable, safe and environmentally sound.
The Globe GC-1 Swift, also known as the Globe/Temco Swift, is a light, two-seat sport monoplane from the post– World War II period.
The very first low wing, two-place retractable gear aircraft called “The Swift” was built as what would be called today a “homebuilt,” by Mr. R.S. “Pop” Johnson of Ft. Worth. Mr. Johnson was reputed to have taken the trial delivery of a Culver Cadet, measured its vital organs and returned it to Culver, no purchase.
Flyable Swift aircraft for sale by private parties. The Swift Museum Foundation does not warrant the information found in these advertisements. The information is posted as a service to Foundation members and is displayed with the information that is received from the seller.
The very first low wing, two-place retractable gear aircraft called "The Swift" was built as what would be called today a "homebuilt," by Mr. R.S. "Pop" Johnson of Ft. Worth. Mr. Johnson …
Swift Aircraft Limited is a British aerospace manufacturer that designs the Swift II aerobatic training aircraft. The Swift II is a side-by-side, two-seat training and aerobatic aircraft, and is currently in the final stages of design. Swift Aircraft plan to market the Swift II for the military and civilian markets when it becomes available.
SWIFT GC-1B manufactured by Globe. Specs, range, speed, operating weights and performance for the SWIFT GC-1B here.
The Swift Aircraft Swift is a single engine, conventional light aircraft, seating two in side-by-side configuration. It is being developed in the UK but has yet to fly. The Swift is mostly built from composite materials; flying surfaces and the fuselage are formed from composite sandwiches and the wing and tailplane have carbon fibre spars.
Globe Aircraft is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Globe Swift and Temco GC-1B aircraft.
The Swift aircraft was a notable design from the 1940s. Its maximum speed at sea level was 240 km/h. Although Swift was considered a potential USAF trainer, Swift lost to the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor. The aircraft had a modified military version - the TE-1A - and one is offered for $55,000 as a vintage model.