Wallace Touroplane
Wallace Aircraft Co. · United States · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
A late-1920s American three-seat, high-wing cabin monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing cabin monoplane
- Three seats
- Single tractor engine of 100 hp
A three-seat cabin monoplane with a high wing.
Specifications
- The Wallace Touroplane has a length of 7.32 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.28 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Stanley Wallace and built by the Wallace Aircraft Co.; it first flew in 1928.
Variants
The first prototype, the Touroplane B, was powered by an Anzani engine.
Where you'll see it
About 20 were built, used for civil training and touring.
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