Rearwin Junior
Rearwin Airplanes · United States · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Rearwin Junior was a 1930s two-seat high-winged ultra-light monoplane sport aircraft produced in the United States by Rearwin Airplanes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.68 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional high-wing monoplane
- Two seats in tandem in an open cockpit
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage
Wings were of wood, and the fuselage and empennage of welded steel tube, with the whole aircraft fabric-covered.
Specifications
- The Rearwin Junior has a length of 6.68 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Rearwin bought a design from Douglas Webber, hired him and Noel Hockaday, and completed the prototype in six months. The first flight was in April 1931.
Variants
The Junior 3000 had a Szekely SR-3 engine and the 4000 an Aeromarine AR-3. The 3001 with a Poyer engine was a single example later converted to 4000 standard.
Where you'll see it
The Great Depression severely limited the market, and only a small number were built.
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