# Murphy Yukon

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Canadian homebuilt light aircraft

Yukon Murphy Yukon with amphibious floats. General information Type Amateur-built aircraft National origin Canada Manufacturer Murphy Aircraft Status In production (2019) Number built at least three History Manufactured 2007-present Introduction date 2007 First flight 2007 Developed from Murphy SR2500 Super Rebel and Murphy Moose

The **Murphy Yukon** is a Canadian [amateur-built aircraft](/source/Amateur-built_aircraft), produced by [Murphy Aircraft](/source/Murphy_Aircraft) of [Chilliwack, British Columbia](/source/Chilliwack%2C_British_Columbia), introduced at the [AirVenture](/source/AirVenture) show in 2007. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1][2][3]

The design is derived from the [Murphy SR2500 Super Rebel](/source/Murphy_SR2500_Super_Rebel) and [Murphy Moose](/source/Murphy_Moose).[1][2][3]

## Design and development

The Yukon was designed as a [bush aircraft](/source/Bush_aircraft) for fishing and camping flights, but with lower power and thus lower fuel consumption over the [radial engine](/source/Radial_engine)-powered [Murphy Moose](/source/Murphy_Moose), making it more economical to operate. Design goals included simple jig-less construction, good cruise speed and docile low speed handling characteristics.[1][2][3]

The aircraft features a [strut-braced](/source/Strut-braced) [high-wing](/source/High-wing), a four-seats-in-[side-by-side configuration](/source/Side-by-side_configuration) enclosed cabin accessed by doors, fixed [tricycle landing gear](/source/Tricycle_landing_gear) or [conventional landing gear](/source/Conventional_landing_gear) and a single engine in [tractor configuration](/source/Tractor_configuration). The design features a large cargo compartment with a separate door for access.[1][2][3]

The aircraft is made from [semi-monocoque](/source/Semi-monocoque) [6061-T6 aluminum](/source/6061-T6_aluminum) sheet construction, with pre-punched holes from a [numerical control](/source/Numerical_control) design. The Yukon's wing employs a modified [NACA 4415](/source/NACA_airfoil) [airfoil](/source/Airfoil), has an area of 190 sq ft (18 m2) and mounts [flaps](/source/Flap_(aircraft)). The standard engines used are the 180 hp (134 kW) [Lycoming O-360](/source/Lycoming_O-360) and the 210 hp (157 kW) [Lycoming IO-390](/source/Lycoming_IO-390) [four-stroke](/source/Four-stroke) powerplants.[1][2][3]

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](/source/Fuselage) kit.[2][3]

The kit is available in both nosewheel or taildragger configurations. The aircraft can also be mounted on straight or amphibious floats and skis.[1][2][3]

## 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!"[2]

By January 2019, one example had been [registered](/source/Aircraft_registration) in the United States with the [Federal Aviation Administration](/source/Federal_Aviation_Administration) and two with [Transport Canada](/source/Transport_Canada).[4][5]

## Specifications (Yukon)

*Data from* Manufacturer[3]

**General characteristics**

- **Crew:** one

- **Capacity:** three passengers

- **Wing area:** 190 sq ft (18 m2)

- **Empty weight:** 1,400 lb (635 kg)

- **Gross weight:** 2,550 lb (1,157 kg)

- **Fuel capacity:** 60 U.S. gallons (230 L; 50 imp gal)

- **Powerplant:** 1 × [Lycoming O-360](/source/Lycoming_O-360) four cylinder, air-cooled, [four stroke](/source/Four_stroke) [aircraft engine](/source/Aircraft_engine), 180 hp (130 kW)

- **Propellers:** 2-bladed [Hartzell](/source/Hartzell_Propeller) [constant speed propeller](/source/Constant_speed_propeller)

**Performance**

- **Maximum speed:** 135 mph (217 km/h, 117 kn)

- **Cruise speed:** 120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn)

- **[Never exceed speed](/source/V_speeds#VNE):** 177 mph (285 km/h, 154 kn)

- **Endurance:** 5.5 hpurs

- **g limits:** +5.7/-3.8

- **[Power/mass](/source/Power-to-weight_ratio):** 14.1 lb/hp

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AVweb_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AVweb_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-AVweb_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-AVweb_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-AVweb_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-AVweb_1-5) Grady, Mary (30 May 2007). ["Murphy Yukon To Debut At AirVenture"](https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Murphy_Yukon_Debut_At_AirVenture_195314-1.html). *AVweb*. Retrieved 30 January 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AeroTV_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AeroTV_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-AeroTV_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-AeroTV_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-AeroTV_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-AeroTV_2-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-AeroTV_2-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-AeroTV_2-7) ["Aero-TV Explores The Murphy Yukon"](http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=3e227e13-8c38-4698-a864-22af0496fc99). *Aero News*. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-official_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-official_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-official_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-official_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-official_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-official_3-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-official_3-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-official_3-7) [Murphy Aircraft](/source/Murphy_Aircraft) (2019). ["Yukon"](http://www.murphyair.com/detail/yukon). *www.murphyair.com*. Retrieved 30 January 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FAAReg_4-0)** [Federal Aviation Administration](/source/Federal_Aviation_Administration) (30 January 2019). ["Make / Model Inquiry Results"](https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/AcftRef_Results.aspx?Mfrtxt=&Modeltxt=YUKON&PageNo=1). Retrieved 30 January 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-TCCAR_5-0)** [Transport Canada](/source/Transport_Canada) (30 January 2019). ["Canadian Civil Aircraft Register"](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). Retrieved 30 January 2019.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.murphyair.com/detail/yukon.html)

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