Payne Knight Twister
Vernon Payne (homebuilt) · United States · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Payne Knight Twister is a single-seat, single-engine aerobatic sport aircraft first flown by Vernon Payne Sr. in the United States.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.27 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat biplane
- Very small, with a 4.57 m span
- Single tractor engine
A very small single-seat sport biplane about 4.3 m long.
Specifications
- The Payne Knight Twister has a length of 4.27 m (14 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 4.57 m (15 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 257 km/h (160 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1932 and was marketed as plans for homebuilding.
Variants
It was marketed in plans form to homebuilders.
Where you'll see it
About 75 were built by amateurs.
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