Curtiss-Reid Rambler
Reid Aircraft · Canada · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Reid Rambler, later known under the Curtiss-Reid brand, was a biplane trainer and sport aircraft built in Canada in the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.86 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Sesquiplane with a smaller lower wing
- Single de Havilland Gipsy I inline engine
- Two-seat trainer and sport aircraft
It is a sesquiplane with a single inline engine.
Specifications
- The Curtiss-Reid Rambler has a length of 6.86 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.06 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 164 km/h (102 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Wilfrid T. Reid and first flew on 22 September 1928. It was powered by a de Havilland Gipsy I four-cylinder inline engine.
Variants
Reid was purchased by Curtiss, and the aircraft later carried the Curtiss-Reid brand.
Where you'll see it
It was used in small numbers as a trainer by the Royal Canadian Air Force. 45 were built.
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