Ryson STP-1 Swallow
Ryson Aviation Corporation · United States · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The Ryson STP-1 Swallow is an American experimental two-seat powered cruising sailplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.42 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat powered cruising sailplane
- Mid-mounted long-span wing of 17.4 m
- Single pusher engine
A motor glider with a long 17.4 m wing, a mid-set wing position and a pusher engine.
Specifications
- The Ryson STP-1 Swallow has a length of 7.42 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.4 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Ryson Aviation Corporation designed and built it, intending it to be licence-built by other companies. It first flew in 1972.
Variants
Only one was built, powered by a Barker-converted Volkswagen car engine of 76 hp.
Where you'll see it
It remained an experimental motor glider, with a glide ratio of 28.5:1 and an endurance of over six hours.
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