Arrow Aircraft Active
Arrow Aircraft Ltd. · United Kingdom · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Arrow Active was a British single-seat sporting and aerobatic aircraft built by Arrow Aircraft Ltd. of Leeds in the 1930s. It was a clean, low-wing monoplane designed for high performance in the light aircraft class.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.74 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- British 1930s single-seat aerobatic sporting biplane
- Arrow Aircraft's signature low-wing design
- Open cockpit with clean tapered wings
A tiny low-wing single-seater with a narrow fuselage, tapered wings, and an open cockpit; the very small dimensions and clean lines make it distinctive among British interwar sporting aircraft.
Specifications
- The Arrow Aircraft Active has a length of 5.74 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Arrow Aircraft developed the Active as a high-performance sporting type intended for racing and aerobatics. The Active 2 variant achieved notable competition results in British air races of the 1930s. Very few were built, but the design was respected for its handling qualities and performance.
Variants
The Active 2 was a refined variant with minor aerodynamic improvements that competed successfully in pre-war British air races.
Where you'll see it
Operated by private owners and racing pilots in the UK during the 1930s; no military use.
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