Kirkham-Williams X
Kirkham Products Co. · United States · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The 1927 Kirkham-Williams X, or Kirkham-Williams Racer, was designed as a private US contender for the 1927 Schneider Trophy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.92 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Racing floatplane with an upper wing longer than the lower
- Single tractor engine
- Single seat
A small single-seat racer with an upper span of 29 ft and a lower span of 24 ft.
Specifications
- The Kirkham-Williams X has a length of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Alford Williams and first flew on 31 August 1927, just before the contest, but it was still under development and was withdrawn. It was powered by a 1,250 hp Packard X-2775 water-cooled X-24 engine.
Variants
Soon after the withdrawal it was modified into a landplane, seeking to set a new speed record.
Where you'll see it
Some high speed flights were made but no official record was set.
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