The C.P. 1320 Saphire is a two plus two (2 + 2) seat*, low wing aircraft designed by Claude Piel. Construction materials are wood & fabric. The landing gear may be built as a rectractable or fixed tailwheel.

*Two seat, side by side. Plus a rear bench can be added to accommodate an adult (max. 170 lb) or 2 children.

Performance Max Speed 200 mph Cruise 75% 5,000 ft 167 mph Cruise 65% 5,000 ft 152 mph Rate Of Climb (ft/min) 1900 ft/min T/O distance (ft) 650 ft Landing Distance 980 ft Vne 211 mph Approach Speed Flaps Down 81 mph Manoeuvering Speed Va 158 mph Stall Flaps Up 62 mph Stall Flaps Down 53 mph Max Speed Flaps Down 90 mph Range 680 miles

Characteristics Span 26 ft Length 22 ft Area 119 sq ft Empty Weight (N) (U) 1190 lbs (N) Empty Weight (A) 1100 lbs (N) Crew & Passenger (N) (U) 485 lbs (N) Crew & Passenger (A) 355 lbs (N) Fuel (N) 220 - 250 lbs Fuel (U) 195 lbs Fuel (A) 88 lbs Baggage (N) 65 lbs Baggage (U) 44 lbs Baggage (A) None Dihedral 3° Incidence 2° Max Takeoff Weight (N) 2075 lbs Max Takeoff Weight (A) 1545 lbs Limit G (N) at 2075 lbs +3.8 -1.9 Limit G (U) at 1920 lbs +4.4 -2.2 Limit G (A) at 1545 lbs +6.0 -3.0 For ultimate loads multiply limit loads by 1.5