Chris-Teena Mini-Coupe

The Chris-Tena Mini-Coupe is built from a kit manufactured and furnished by the Chris-Tena Aircraft Company of Hillsboro, Oregon. First flown in September 1970, the airplane was designed by one Bill Johnson, who named the airplane “Chris Tena” after his wife, Chris.  The kit, which cost $2,400 in 1974, includes all components necessary for construction of the aircraft. Estimated building time for the airplane is between six to eight months. The Museum’s Mini-Coupe was built by Melvin Ellis, formerly of Tillamook, Oregon.

The Museum’s Mini-Coupe assembly began in 1972 and ended with its completion in 1974. It was originally powered by a 1600 VW engine which was replaced in 1992 with a 2100 Revmaster (VW) engine donated by Paul Metzger of Portland, Oregon.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type                                  Single Seat, Low-Wing Homebuilt

Weight                               850 lbs

Wingspan                         22 ft, 4 in

Length                               16 ft, 4 in

Powerplant                       65 hp, 4-cylinder Revmaster R2100-D   

Manufacturer                  Chris-Tena Aircraft Company

PERFORMANCE

Maximum Speed             136 mph

Cruise Speed                    115 mph

Rate of Climb                    750 fpm

Service Ceiling                 12,500 ft.

Fuel Consumption          3.6 gal. per hour