Rearwin Sportster
Rearwin Aircraft & Engines · United States · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The Rearwin Sportster is a 1930s American two-seat, high-wing cabin monoplane built for sport and touring use. It was designed as a simple, reliable model to bring in steady income.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.78 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Braced high-wing cabin monoplane
- Two seats in tandem in an enclosed cabin
- Radial engine, initially uncowled and later in a NACA cowling
Look for a small strut-braced high-wing cabin monoplane with a radial engine. It has a fixed tailskid or tailwheel undercarriage and two seats in tandem.
Specifications
- The Rearwin Sportster has a length of 6.78 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 187 km/h (116 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Design began in 1934, with initial work contracted to Henry Weeks of Stevenson-Weeks Air Service. The design first flew on 30 April 1935.
Variants
The 7000 had a 70 hp LeBlond radial and the 8500 an 85 hp LeBlond 5DF. Later models offered a 90 hp Warner Scarab or Ken-Royce engine, and Deluxe models added wheel pants and a spinner.
Where you'll see it
In 1936 it was certified to take pontoons, which required a larger vertical tail. Production ceased in 1941 because of the demands of the Second World War.
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- Rearwin Speedster
- Rearwin Cloudster
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- Ambrosini SAI.1
- American Gyro AG-4 Crusader
- Arup S-4
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