Mace-Trefethen R-2 Shark
Mace-Trefethen · United States · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Mace-Trefethen R-2 Shark is an American single-seat racing aircraft designed in the 1970s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Very small single-seat racing aircraft with a span of only about 4.9 m
- Low-wing monoplane layout
- Single Continental O-200 horizontally opposed piston engine
A tiny low-wing racer with an elliptical wooden wing, about 5.6 m long with a 4.9 m wingspan and a two-bladed propeller.
Specifications
- The Mace-Trefethen R-2 Shark has a length of 5.64 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 4.88 m (16 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The designer was Harvey F. Mace, and the first flight took place on 3 September 1970.
Variants
It was powered by one 100 hp Continental O-200 horizontally opposed piston engine.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a racing aircraft, with a wing area of 70 square feet and a NACA 23010 airfoil.
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