Spartan C2
Spartan Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Spartan C2 is a light aircraft produced in the United States in the early 1930s as a low-cost sport machine for the Great Depression.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.84 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane braced with struts and wires
- Two seats side by side in an open cockpit
- Divided fixed undercarriage carried on the wing
A radial-engined, tractor-configuration, strut-braced low-wing two-seater with an open cockpit.
Specifications
- The Spartan C2 has a length of 6.84 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.19 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Spartan introduced the C2 in 1931 with a 55 hp engine. It was designed by Willis Brown.
Variants
The C2-60 was the initial production version with a Jacobs L-3 engine, 16 of which were built. The C2-165 was a trainer with a 165 hp Wright J-5 engine and a hood for instrument training, of which two were built.
Where you'll see it
Over 56 were built in all. Three are preserved in museums, including examples at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum.
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