Stinson Voyager
Stinson Aircraft · United States · first flew 1939 · light aircraft
The Stinson Voyager was a light general-aviation cabin monoplane produced in the late 1930s and early 1940s, intended as an economical personal aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single piston engine, boxy fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high wing with pronounced taper
- Enclosed cabin with large windows, fixed tailwheel gear
- Single piston engine, boxy fuselage
The pronounced taper of the high, strut-braced wing and the tall enclosed cabin with large rectangular windows are the primary identifying features against other light monoplanes of the era.
Specifications
- The Stinson Voyager has a length of 6.76 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.36 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot + 2 passengers.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Introduced in 1939 as a lower-cost companion to the larger Stinson Reliant, the Voyager shared the family's signature strut-braced high wing and enclosed cabin. Production continued until the United States entered World War II, with several hundred examples completed.
Variants
The 105 and 10A variants differed mainly in engine choice, ranging from 75 to 90 hp Franklin and Lycoming engines, yielding slightly different performance figures.
Where you'll see it
Voyagers served private owners across North America and saw limited military use as liaison aircraft, appreciated for their docile handling and spacious cabin.
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