Pitcairn PA-2 Sesquiwing
| Pitcairn PA-2 Sesquiwing | |
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| Model of a 1926 PA-2 on display at the EAA Airventure Museum | |
| Role | Biplane |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Manufacturer | Pitcairn Aircraft Company |
| Designer | Agnew E. Larson |
| First flight | 1926 |
| Introduction | 1926 |
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The Pitcairn PA-2 Sesquiwing "Arrow" is an early biplane designed for air racing and commercial airmail service.[1]
Design
The Sesquiwing featured a quick change motor mount to accommodate a Curtiss C-6 or Curtiss OX-5 engine, and wheel fairings for speed.[2]
Operational history
A specially built PA-2 was flown by Jim Ray in the 1926 Ford National Reliability Air Tour. It placed second in a race for engines under 800 cubic inches displacement, then it had its engine swapped to an OX-5 for a race the next day, and again back to a Curtiss C-6 engine the next day to win the Detroit race.[3]
Specifications (Pitcairn PA-2 Sesquiwing)
General characteristics
- Length: 22 ft 6 in (6.86 m)
- Wingspan: 32 ft (9.8 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Curtiss C-6 , 160 hp (120 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 122 kn; 225 km/h (140 mph)
- Cruise speed: 104 kn; 193 km/h (120 mph)
- Stall speed: 52 kn; 97 km/h (60 mph)
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