Pitts Samson
Pitts · United States · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Pitts Samson was an aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts in 1948.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-seat aerobatic biplane
- Large Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior radial engine
- Developed from the Pitts Special
A biplane powered by a 450 hp nine-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine.
Specifications
- The Pitts Samson has a length of 6.25 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1948 and was developed from the Pitts Special.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft was destroyed.
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