Rich-Twin 1-X-A
Nelson B. Rich Airplane Co. · United States · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The Rich-Twin X-1-A, also known as the X-1-2, was an American two-seat twin-engined pusher monoplane of the late 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Twin-engined pusher layout with the engines mounted over the wing
- Twin-tail arrangement
- Low-wing monoplane seating two
Look for a small low-wing twin with pusher engines above the wing and a twin tail.
Specifications
- The Rich-Twin 1-X-A has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 217 km/h (135 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built by the Nelson B. Rich Airplane Co. and first flew in April 1939. It carried the registration NX23001.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
Each of its two engines produced 75 hp. The aircraft was retired.
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