The Elias EC-1 Aircoupe was an American two-seat parasol wingmonoplane designed and built by Elias of Buffalo, New York.[1]
Design and development
The EC-1 Aircoupe was a parasol wing monoplane powered by an 80 hp (60 kW) Anzani engine which first flew in 1928.[2] Designed by Joseph Cato, it had an open cockpit with a removable cabin enclosure. The airplane was known as the Airsport when flown without the cabin enclosure. The EC-1 was also available with a 100 hp (75 kW) Kinner K-5 engine.[2] One prototype is known, but more may have been produced.[2]
Specifications
Data from www.aerofiles.com,[2] Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1928[3]