Ryan ST
Ryan Aeronautical Company · United States · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Ryan ST was a two-seat low-wing sport and training monoplane, the first design of the Ryan Aeronautical Company.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Semi-monocoque metal fuselage with fabric-covered wings |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with two tandem open cockpits
- Semi-monocoque metal fuselage with fabric-covered wings
- Inverted four-cylinder inline Menasco engine
A slim low-wing monoplane with two open cockpits in tandem and an inline engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Ryan ST has a length of 6.53 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.12 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
T. Claude Ryan began its development in 1933 and it first flew on 8 June 1934. The name stood for Sport Trainer.
Variants
The ST-A was a more powerful aerobatic version, followed by the military STM series, the PT-16 and PT-20, and the redesigned Kinner-powered ST-3.
Where you'll see it
It flew with flying schools and with the air forces of several countries. Production reached 1,568.
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