Acme Sportsman

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Acme Sportsman
Type Sportsplane
Manufacturer Acme Aircraft
Designed by Edward Stalker
Produced 1928

The Acme Sportsman was a two-seat parasol wing sportsplane built in the United States in 1928 by Acme Aircraft. It was of conventional taildragger configuration with open cockpits in tandem and folding wings. It was designed by Edward Stalker of the University of Michigan.

[edit] Specifications (Sportsman model 21)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 22 ft 11 in (6.99 m)
  • Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (10.98 m)
  • Height: ft in (m)
  • Wing area: ft² (m²)
  • Empty weight: lb (kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: lb (kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× Velie M-5 radial engine, 55 hp (41 kW)

Performance

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