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Rearwin Speedster Aircraft history performance and specifications
Two copies of the Cirrus powered version were built.
Rearwin "Speedster" 6000-M
The Menasco powered version saw 6 ( 10 ) copies being produced in the late
1930's.
The prototype Speedster ( initially ) failed the government spin (
recovery ) test. Perhaps resulting in its large vertical tail.
All in all, a pretty airplane that deserved a better fate.
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Speedster |
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Specifications |
6000C
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6000M
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Aircraft Type Certificate |
637 |
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Engine |
Inline Inverted Cirrus
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Inline Inverted Menasco
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Horsepower |
95
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125
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Wing Span |
32 ft
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32 ft
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Length |
22 ft 2 in
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22 ft 2 in
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Height |
6 ft 8 in
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6 ft 8 in
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Wing Area |
145 sq ft
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145 sq ft
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Power Loading |
17.4 lbs/hp
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13.4 lbs/hp
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Wing Loading |
11.5 lbs/sq ft
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11.5 lbs/sq ft
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Empty Weight |
1052 lbs
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1052 lbs
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Useful Load |
616 lbs
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616 lbs
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Payload |
220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Gross Weight |
1668 lbs
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1668 lbs
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Fuel Capacity |
34 gal
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34 gal
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Oil Capacity |
2.5 gal
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2.5 gal
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Maximum Speed |
144 mph
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166 mph
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Cruising Speed |
120 mph
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140 mph
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Landing Speed |
46 mph
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46 mph
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Cruising Range |
600 miles
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600 miles
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Rate of Climb |
600 ft/min
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750 ft/min
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Standard Equipment |
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Airspeed Indicator,
Compass, Altimeter, Tachometer, Oil Pressure Gauge, Oil Temperature
Gauge, Switch, Two Fuel Gauges, Dual Controls, Brakes, Fire
Extinguisher, Tail Wheel, First Aid Kit, Cabin Door Lock -- Yale
Type, Upholstered Cabin, Luggage Compartment (50 lbs capacity),
Adjustable Front Seat. |
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