Ryan Foursome
Ryan Aeronautical · United States · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Ryan Foursome was a small American cabin monoplane of the early 1930s designed to carry a pilot and three passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- 1930s American high-wing cabin monoplane for four
- Strut-braced parasol-type wing with enclosed cabin
- Fixed undercarriage typical of Depression-era lightplanes
A typical high-wing strut-braced cabin monoplane of its era, similar in general layout to several contemporaries; the Ryan badge and period details identify it in photographs.
Specifications
- The Ryan Foursome has a length of 8.41 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.96 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 + 3 passengers.
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History
Built by Ryan Aeronautical of San Diego, the Foursome appeared at a difficult time economically and attracted limited sales. Ryan was better known for the B-1 Brougham and the Spirit of St. Louis design heritage.
Variants
A single variant is recorded; no significant sub-variants were developed.
Where you'll see it
Operated by a small number of private owners in the United States during the early 1930s.
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