Waterman Arrowbile
Waterman Arrowplane Co. · United States · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Waterman Arrowbile is a tailless, two-seat, single-engine, pusher-configuration roadable aircraft built in the United States in the late 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.89 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Tailless layout
- Single pusher engine
- Roadable aircraft that could be driven on roads
A tailless high-wing pusher with a water-cooled inline engine, built so that it could also be driven on the road.
Specifications
- The Waterman Arrowbile has a length of 5.89 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.58 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
It was developed from the Waterman Arrowplane and first flew on 21 February 1937.
Variants
Only five were produced.
Where you'll see it
It flew safely but generated little customer interest.
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