Lockheed Altair
Lockheed · United States · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Lockheed Altair was a single-engined sport aircraft produced by Lockheed Aircraft Limited in the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single radial engine at the nose
- Fully retractable undercarriage
It was the first Lockheed aircraft and one of the first designs with a fully retractable undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Lockheed Altair has a length of 8.64 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.03 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 333 km/h (207 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a development of the Lockheed Sirius with a retractable undercarriage, and first flew in September 1930. It used a 500 hp Pratt & Whitney SR-1340E Wasp radial.
Variants
It was developed into the Lockheed Orion.
Where you'll see it
Eleven Altairs were built.
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