Murphy Aircraft of British Columbia, Canada, will be showing its new four-seat Murphy Yukon kit aircraft to the public for the first time this July at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. The Yukon is the original concept design behind two of the company’s high-wing taildraggers — the Super Rebel and the Moose. “We started this aircraft 10 years ago,” said Darryl Murphy. “This is an aircraft that will allow families and friends to leave for weekend fishing or camping expeditions — an ‘SUV of the skies.'” The all-metal Yukon is similar in size to the four-seat Moose, but by replacing the Moose’s radial engine with a standard 180-hp Lycoming O-360 or equivalent it will burn about half the fuel. It will also be available with either tricycle or tailwheel gear. The aircraft weighs in at 2,550 pounds gross and can carry a payload of 1,150 pounds.
Murphy Yukon To Debut At AirVenture
Key Takeaways:
- Murphy Aircraft will debut its new four-seat Murphy Yukon kit aircraft for the first time at EAA AirVenture in July.
- Described as an "SUV of the skies," the all-metal Yukon is designed for family and friends, offering versatility with optional tricycle or tailwheel gear.
- It features a fuel-efficient 180-hp Lycoming O-360 engine (or equivalent), burning about half the fuel of its predecessor, the Moose, and boasts a 1,150-pound payload capacity.
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