Rearwin Speedster
Rearwin Aircraft & Engines · United States · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Rearwin Speedster was a two-seat, high-wing sport aircraft produced by Rearwin Airplanes Inc. in the United States in the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.76 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Two-seat sport aircraft
- Single tractor Menasco C-4 engine
A high-wing two-seat sport monoplane powered by a single 125 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Rearwin Speedster has a length of 6.76 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 267 km/h (166 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype first flew on 11 July 1934 with an ACE Cirrus engine; series Speedsters later used the 125 hp Menasco C-4.
Variants
The Speedster 6000 prototype (1 built) was followed by the production Speedster 6000M with a Menasco C-4 engine (10 built).
Where you'll see it
It was produced as a sport aircraft in the 1930s, and eleven were built.
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