Features:
Different Types of Twin Navions
Camair Aircraft Corporation 480 (480B)
Developed from the White Brother's WE-1 prototype, production rights were secured by the Cameron Iron Works' Camair Division in 1953, but it would take until May 1955 before enough changes had been made to satisfy the Civil Aviation Authority, and the Camair 480 awarded its certification.
Camair Aircraft Corporation 480 (480B)
Developed from the White Brother's WE-1 prototype, production rights were secured by the Cameron Iron Works' Camair Division in 1953, but it would take until May 1955 before enough changes had been made to satisfy the Civil Aviation Authority, and the Camair 480 awarded its certification.
Between 1954 and 1959 Camair completed the remanufacturing and conversion of 25 examples of the 480. However poor sales and
growing competition from the major aircraft manufacturers forced Camair to close Galveston, Texas production line.
Type Certificate
2A2
Certified
May 12, 1955
Engines
Continental O-470-B
Power rating
240 hp at 2,600 rpm
Maximum takeoff weight
3,930 lbs
Basic empty weight
2,950 lbs
Number of seats
4
Maximum baggage weight
100 lbs (forward) 180 lbs (rear)
Fuel capacity
39.5 US-gallons plus 68 US-gallons in tip tanks
Oil capacity
6 US-gallons
Never exceed speed
220 mph (191 knots)
Maximum structural cruise
180 mph (156 knots)
Maneuvering speed
148 mph (129 knots)
Flap and gear extension
120 mph (104 knots)
Stall speed (power on, gear and flaps up)
74 mph (64 knots)
Stall speed (landing configuration)
62 mph (54 knots)
Maximum range
Greater than 900 miles
Rate of climb (gross weight, sea level)
Greater than 1,750 fpm
Single engine rate of climb
490 fpm
Service ceiling
Greater than 21,000 feet
Single engine service ceiling
7,600 feet
Single engine absolute ceiling
9,100 feet
Take-off distance (ground run to Vmc)
644 feet
Take-off distance (maximum effort)
Less than 400 feet
Take-off distance (over 50 foot obstacle)
905 feet
Landing roll
580 feet
Landing roll (over 50 foot obstacle)
900 feet