Rearwin Aircraft was started in 1928 by Andrew Rearwin and built aircraft until the company was sold in 1942 to Commonwealth Corporation.Stemming from a long line of successful and popular sport planes, came the two place Sportster.The Sportster came in several models with different engines of varying horsepower.
Specifications-
Wing span 35'.
Length 22'2".
Height 6' 9".
Weight empty 830 lbs.
Gross weight 1460 lbs.
Fuel capacity 24 gals.
Performance-Powered with a 90 h.p. Ken Royce engine,the Sportser has a maximum speed of 125 m.p.h.,cruises at 112 m.p.h.,and stalls at 38 m.p.h.. Its normal range is 500 miles.Rate of climb 1000 ft./min. Service ceiling 15,000 ft.
Manufactured by Rearwin Aircraft & Engines,Inc, Kansas City Kansas.
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