Wedell-Williams Model 22
Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation · United States · first flew 1930 · light aircraft
The Wedell-Williams Model 22 was a racing aircraft built in the United States in the early 1930s. It was a braced, low-wing monoplane with fixed landing gear in large spats.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.49 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Braced low-wing monoplane
- Fixed landing gear in large spats
- Single tractor engine
A small braced low-wing racer with spatted fixed landing gear.
Specifications
- The Wedell-Williams Model 22 has a length of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 290 km/h (180 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Jimmy Wedell designed it as one of three early racer projects, built specifically to compete in the 1930 All-American Flying Derby from Buffalo to Detroit. It was originally powered by an inline Cirrus engine, and later by a Menasco Buccaneer.
Variants
It was developed into the Wedell-Williams Model 44. Two Model 22s were built.
Where you'll see it
It entered competition on 21 July 1930 in the Cirrus All-American Flying Derby and was retired after the 1935 National Air Races at Cleveland. A replica is displayed at the Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum in Patterson, Louisiana.
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