Cessna CR-2
Cessna · United States · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Cessna CR-2 was a diminutive single-seat racing monoplane built by Cessna in 1930 to compete in closed-course air races. It was among the smallest aircraft produced by the company.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Very short fuselage with high-set strut-braced wing |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Tiny 1930s Cessna single-seat monoplane racer
- Very short fuselage with high-set strut-braced wing
- Designed for closed-course air racing
Extremely small high-wing monoplane with a very short fuselage, closely cowled radial engine, and a wing span under six metres; its tiny size is its primary recognition feature.
Specifications
- The Cessna CR-2 has a length of 4.52 m (15 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.59 m (18 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Built in 1930 as a purpose-designed racer, the CR-2 was an extremely compact monoplane aimed at the popular American air racing circuit of the era. Only one example was constructed.
Variants
The CR-2 was a one-off racing aircraft; no production variants were made.
Where you'll see it
The Cessna CR-2 competed in American air racing events in the early 1930s and did not enter any military or commercial service.
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