Franklin Sport
Franklin Aircraft · United States · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Franklin Sport is a two-seat sport and training biplane built in the United States in 1930.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Five-cylinder radial engine
- Two-seat sport and training aircraft
Look for a small two-seat biplane with a radial engine and an upper wing of 7.92 metres span.
Specifications
- The Franklin Sport has a length of 5.94 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The Franklin Sport first flew on 27 January 1930. Its designers were Joseph Bauer, Vener Eichholtz and L G Felderman.
Variants
Several different engines in the power range 55 to 90 hp were fitted. One was a five-cylinder Lambert R-266 radial.
Where you'll see it
Fifteen Franklin Sports were flown. Two remained airworthy in 2011.
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