Murphy Yukon

{{Short description|Canadian homebuilt light aircraft}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} {{Use Canadian English|date=January 2022}}  {{Infobox aircraft | name = Yukon | logo = | logo_size = | image = Murphy Yukon C-GTNZ.jpg | alt = | caption = Murphy Yukon with amphibious floats. | long_caption = | other_names = | aircraft_type = [[Amateur-built aircraft]] | aim = | outcome = | related = | national_origin = [[Canada]] | manufacturer = [[Murphy Aircraft]] | design_group = | designer = | builder = | issuer = | status = In production (2019) | owners = | primary_user = | more_users = | service = | major_applications = | proposals = | prototypes = | number_built = at least three | construction_number = | civil_registration = | military_serial = | radio_code = | requirement = | aircraft_carried = | flights = | total_hours = | total_distance = | construction_date = 2007-present | introduction = 2007 | retired = | first_flight = 2007 | initiated = | in_service = | last_flight = | expected = | developed_from = [[Murphy SR2500 Super Rebel]] and [[Murphy Moose]] | variants = | developed_into = | preservation = | fate = | predecessors = | successors = | concluded = }} The '''Murphy Yukon''' is a Canadian [[amateur-built aircraft]], produced by [[Murphy Aircraft]] of [[Chilliwack, British Columbia]], introduced at the [[AirVenture]] show in 2007. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.<ref name="AVweb">{{cite web|url = https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Murphy_Yukon_Debut_At_AirVenture_195314-1.html|title = Murphy Yukon To Debut At AirVenture|access-date = 30 January 2019|last = Grady|first = Mary|work =AVweb |date = 30 May 2007}}</ref><ref name="AeroTV">{{cite web|url = http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=3e227e13-8c38-4698-a864-22af0496fc99|title = Aero-TV Explores The Murphy Yukon|access-date = 30 January 2019|work = Aero News|date = 22 January 2019}}</ref><ref name="official">{{cite web|url = http://www.murphyair.com/detail/yukon|title = Yukon|access-date = 30 January 2019|author=[[Murphy Aircraft]]|work = www.murphyair.com|year=2019}}</ref>

The design is derived from the [[Murphy SR2500 Super Rebel]] and [[Murphy Moose]].<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="AeroTV"/><ref name="official"/>

==Design and development== The Yukon was designed as a [[bush aircraft]] for fishing and camping flights, but with lower power and thus lower fuel consumption over the [[radial engine]]-powered [[Murphy Moose]], making it more economical to operate. Design goals included simple jig-less construction, good cruise speed and docile low speed handling characteristics.<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="AeroTV"/><ref name="official"/>

The aircraft features a [[strut-braced]] [[high-wing]], a four-seats-in-[[side-by-side configuration]] enclosed cabin accessed by doors, fixed [[tricycle landing gear]] or [[conventional landing gear]] and a single engine in [[tractor configuration]]. The design features a large cargo compartment with a separate door for access.<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="AeroTV"/><ref name="official"/>

The aircraft is made from [[semi-monocoque]] [[6061-T6 aluminum]] sheet construction, with pre-punched holes from a [[numerical control]] design. The Yukon's wing employs a modified [[NACA airfoil|NACA 4415]] [[airfoil]], has an area of {{convert|190|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} and mounts [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. The standard engines used are the {{convert|180|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming O-360]] and the {{convert|210|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Lycoming IO-390]] [[four-stroke]] powerplants.<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="AeroTV"/><ref name="official"/>

The aircraft is available as a complete kit, a fast build kit, or as three component sub-kits that can be purchased separately over time. These consist of a tail kit, wing kit and [[fuselage]] kit.<ref name="AeroTV"/><ref name="official"/>

The kit is available in both nosewheel or taildragger configurations. The aircraft can also be mounted on straight or amphibious floats and skis.<ref name="AVweb"/><ref name="AeroTV"/><ref name="official"/>

==Operational history== In a 2008 review, Aero-News Network stated, "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!"<ref name="AeroTV"/>

By January 2019, one example had been [[Aircraft registration|registered]] in the United States with the [[Federal Aviation Administration]] and two with [[Transport Canada]].<ref name="FAAReg">{{cite web|url =https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/AcftRef_Results.aspx?Mfrtxt=&Modeltxt=YUKON&PageNo=1 |title = Make / Model Inquiry Results|accessdate = 30 January 2019|author = [[Federal Aviation Administration]]|date = 30 January 2019}}</ref><ref name="TCCAR">{{cite web|url = http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/CCARCS-RIACC/RchSimpRes.aspx?cn=%7c%7c&mn=%7cMURPHYYUKON%7c&sn=%7c%7c&on=%7c%7c&m=%7c%7c|title = Canadian Civil Aircraft Register|accessdate = 30 January 2019|author = [[Transport Canada]]|date = 30 January 2019}}</ref>

==Specifications (Yukon) == {{Aircraft specs |ref=Manufacturer<ref name="official"/> |prime units?=imp  |genhide=

|crew=one |capacity=three passengers |length m= |length ft= |length in= |length note= |span m= |span ft= |span in= |span note= |height m= |height ft= |height in= |height note= |wing area sqm= |wing area sqft=190 |wing area note= |aspect ratio= |airfoil= |empty weight kg= |empty weight lb=1400 |empty weight note= |gross weight kg= |gross weight lb=2550 |gross weight note= |fuel capacity={{convert|60|u.s.gal}} |more general=  |eng1 number=1 |eng1 name=[[Lycoming O-360]] |eng1 type=four cylinder, air-cooled, [[four stroke]] [[aircraft engine]] |eng1 kw= |eng1 hp=180

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|max speed kmh= |max speed mph=135 |max speed kts= |max speed note= |cruise speed kmh= |cruise speed mph=120 |cruise speed kts= |cruise speed note= |stall speed kmh= |stall speed mph= |stall speed kts= |stall speed note= |never exceed speed kmh= |never exceed speed mph=177 |never exceed speed kts= |never exceed speed note= |range km= |range miles= |range nmi= |range note= |endurance=5.5 hpurs |ceiling m= |ceiling ft= |ceiling note= |g limits=+5.7/-3.8 |roll rate= |glide ratio= |climb rate ms= |climb rate ftmin= |climb rate note= |time to altitude= |sink rate ms= |sink rate ftmin= |sink rate note= |lift to drag= |wing loading kg/m2= |wing loading lb/sqft= |wing loading note= |power/mass=14.1 lb/hp |thrust/weight= |more performance= |avionics= }}

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== External links == * {{Official website|https://www.murphyair.com/detail/yukon.html}}

[[Category:2000s Canadian civil utility aircraft]] [[Category:Homebuilt aircraft]] [[Category:High-wing aircraft]] [[Category:Single-engined tractor aircraft]] [[Category:Murphy aircraft|Yukon]] [[Category:Aircraft first flown in 2007]] [[Category:Aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear]] [[Category:Single-engined piston aircraft]] [[Category:Aircraft with fixed conventional landing gear]]