Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman
Volmer Jensen · United States · first flew 1958 · light aircraft
The Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman is an American homebuilt amphibious aircraft, a two-seat high-winged monoplane of wood and fabric construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-winged amphibian with a boat hull
- Single engine in a pusher installation
- Two-seat wood and fabric airframe
It is a flying-boat hull amphibian with a high wing of 11.13 m span and a single engine.
Specifications
- The Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman has a length of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.13 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 153 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Volmer Jensen and first flew on 22 December 1958.
Variants
Plans were sold to amateur builders. The single engine is normally a pusher of 85 to 100 hp, mounted on pylons above the wing centre section.
Where you'll see it
More than 100 had been built by 1993.
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