Saynor & Bell Canadian Cub
Saynor & Bell · Canada · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Saynor & Bell Canadian Cub was a single engine, single seat parasol wing monoplane designed and built in Canada in 1930.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.49 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Single ABC Scorpion II engine in the nose
- Single-seat open-cockpit layout
Look for a small single-seat parasol-wing monoplane with a 34 horsepower ABC Scorpion engine in the nose.
Specifications
- The Saynor & Bell Canadian Cub has a length of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.62 m (25 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by George Saynor and Robert Bell and first flew on 4 December 1930. It was intended to be a simple and economical vehicle with which pilots could increase their flying experience.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It was destroyed on take-off after a few months of flight.
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