Watkins Skylark
Watkins Aircraft Co · United States · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Watkins Skylark was an American low-wing, cantilever two-seater designed for private and club use.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Two-seat layout
- Five-cylinder radial engine in the nose
It is a low-wing monoplane powered by a 60 hp LeBlond 60-5D five-cylinder radial engine.
Specifications
- The Watkins Skylark has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.28 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 166 km/h (103 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Chester Cummings and first flew in 1929; the prototype was the SL-1.
Variants
The SL-1 prototype had a 55 hp Velie M-5; the SL-2 production model had a 60 hp LeBlond 60-5D. At least five SL-2s were built.
Where you'll see it
A large production run planned for 1930 ended early when the company collapsed in the Great Depression.
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