Fleetwings 33
Fleetwings · United States · first flew 1940 · light aircraft
The Fleetwings Model 33 was a primary trainer prototype built by Fleetwings in the United States in the 1940s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.77 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing two-seat primary trainer
- Single tractor Franklin 6AC-298 flat-six engine
- Single prototype
Look for a low-wing two-seat trainer monoplane with a span of 8.69 m.
Specifications
- The Fleetwings 33 has a length of 6.77 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.69 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1940. It was powered by a 130 hp Franklin 6AC-298 flat-six piston engine.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built.
Where you'll see it
It remained a prototype with a crew of two.
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