Starck AS-57
Avions Andre Starck · France · first flew 1946 · light aircraft
The Starck AS-57 is a single-engine low-wing monoplane seating two side by side. It was designed and built in France just after World War II, and ten were produced.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Straight-tapered wings with rounded tips and leading-edge slots
- Two seats side by side under a bubble canopy
- Fixed conventional undercarriage with a small tailwheel
The earliest example had full-span trailing-edge surfaces that worked as both flaps and ailerons. Some have wheel fairings and others do not.
Specifications
- The Starck AS-57 has a length of 6.45 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.8 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Like the earlier single-seat Starck AS-70 Jac, it was an all-wooden machine, but larger all round. The AS-57 first flew on 4 April 1946.
Variants
Various engines were fitted, including a 105 hp Walter Minor 4-III and a 90 hp Regnier 4E.0, both four-cylinder inverted air-cooled inlines.
Where you'll see it
An AS-57 was shown at the 1949 Paris Salon, and the general verdict was that it was pleasing and honest in its characteristics but had unexceptional performance. In 2010 one remained on the French civil register.
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