Waco Standard Cabin series
| Waco Standard Cabin series | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 1937 Waco VKS-7 late Standard Cabin biplane (C-FLWL) at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum at Rockcliffe, ON. | |
| Role | 4-5-seat cabin biplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Waco Aircraft Company |
| Introduction | 1931 |
| Status | Several still airworthy in 2009 |
The Waco Standard Cabin series is a range of American single-engine 4–5 seat fabric covered cabin biplanes produced by the Waco Aircraft Company beginning in 1931 with the QDC and continuing until 1942 when production ended for the VKS-7F.[1] They were used as light passenger and utility transports, navigational trainers, bushplanes and briefly as maritime reconnaissance aircraft during World War 2.
Design
All of the Waco Standard Cabins were powered by cowled radial engines and Waco tried to accommodate their customers preferences for many of the more common commercially available engines of the period, hence the profusion of designations, as the first letter indicates the engine installed. Individual models were each certified with various available engines but not all variations found customers.
Fuselage structure was typical for the period, being welded chrome-moly tubing with light wood strips to fair the shape in and covered with fabric.[2] Wings were built around two solid spruce spars with the airfoil formed from trussed ribs made from plywood and spruce. The leading edge was covered in aluminum sheeting and the whole assembly covered in fabric.[2] Ailerons were interconnected with a strut mounted to the trailing edge and on some versions were sheeted with ribbed aluminum.[2] Most models were not fitted with flaps – the VKS-7F, built for the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) being the exception.[3] It was fitted with split flaps only on the undersides of the upper wings and at mid chord, inboard and just ahead of the ailerons. Wing bracing was with a canted N strut joining upper and lower wings, assisted by a single strut bracing the lower wing to the upper fuselage longeron, there being no bracing wires. Elevators and rudder were built up from welded steel tubing braced with wire cables, and both could be trimmed, the elevators in flight[2] and the rudder with a ground adjustable tab. Normally the main undercarriage was made up of a pair of vees, sprung with oleo/spring struts and provided with brakes as standard equipment, and a free-castoring tailwheel[2] sprung with triangulated shock cords.[4] was fitted to most aircraft, although a small number for Brazil were fitted with a tail skid.[5] Floats were also offered as an option, starting with the UIC which had Edo P-3300 floats.[6] Later types (including the UKC, YKC and CJC) were offered with Edo 38-3430 floats.[7]
Development
The standard cabin series were Waco's first successful cabin biplane design, and was developed to accompany the F series airframe in their lineup.[8] The Model C series had the top longerons raised to form a four-seat cabin which was entered through a door between the wings on the left side and had a rather distinctive rear-view window that was cleaned up, and then dispensed with in the later standard cabins. The initial QDC model of 1931 was offered with a 165 hp (123 kW) Continental A70 cowled engine,[4] or as the BDC, ODC, PDC and UDC with other engines (as listed under variants). 1932 saw the introduction of the OEC and UEC models. Continuous refinement and improvement by Waco Aircraft resulted in production of various sub-models continuing until 1939.[9]
In 1935, Waco introduced its slightly larger Custom Cabin series (which featured a sesquiplane layout without ailerons on the lower wing) and decided to differentiate between the Standard and Custom Cabin types by appending an S to the model designator. in 1936 the C-S was replaced with an 'S' signifying 'Standard'.[10] For example, the YKC of 1934 became the YKC-S of 1935 and the YKS of 1936, though with additional minor improvements.
Operational history
The Standard Cabin series, with its cabin comfort, proved to be popular with private pilot owners. Many were purchased by small commercial aviation firms and non-aviation businesses. With the onset of World War II, examples were impressed into the air forces of many Allied nations, including the US (USAAC and US Navy), the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. USAAC Designations assigned to standard cabin Wacos included UC-72D (for 2 VKS-7s), UC-72K (for 1 YKS-7) and UC-72M (for 2 ZKS-7s). Most were used as utility aircraft, however a small number were operated by the US Civil Air Patrol, conducting anti-submarine patrols off the US coastline from March 1942 to August 1943 armed with 50- or 100-pound bombs.[11] In 1942 21 VKS-7F were built for the Civilian Pilot Training Program for use as navigational trainers. A single impressed YKC referred to as the Little Waco, RAF serial AX697, was used by the British Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) along with a Waco Custom Cabin ZGC-7 Big Waco to support their activities behind Axis lines.[12] After World War II, some impressed UC-72 cabins returned to civilian operations, and a very few were additionally revamped (with FAA approval) with new engine models. This further complicated model nomenclature, though the FAA generally retained original nomenclatures for a given re-engined airframe.[13] Fewer than 135 Standard Cabin series aircraft of several sub-models are currently registered in the USA.[14]
Variants
Data from Aerofiles[10]
Early Skylight
DC Series
- BDC
- 165 hp (123 kW) Wright R-540 engine. No record of production.
- ODC
- 210 hp (157 kW) Kinner C-5 engine. modified to QDC.
- PDC
- 170 hp (127 kW) Jacobs LA-1 engine. 2 built on special order.
- QDC
- 165 hp (123 kW) Continental A-70 engine. 37 built.
- UDC
- 210 hp (157 kW) Continental R-670 engine. No record of production.
EC Series
- BEC
- 165 hp (123 kW) Wright R-540 engine. 1 built, [X12440], (converted to OEC or UEC).
- OEC
- 210 hp (157 kW) Kinner C-5 engine. 3 built.
- UEC
- 210 hp (157 kW) Continental R-670 engine. 40 built.
Late Skylight
IC Series
- UIC
- 210 hp (157 kW) Continental R-670 engine. 83 built.
JC Series
- CJC
- 250 hp (186 kW) Wright R-760 engine. 41 CJC, DJC & DJC-S built.
- DJC
- 285 hp (213 kW) Wright R-760 engine.
KC Series
- UKC
- 210 hp (157 kW) Continental R-670 engine.
- YKC
- 225 hp (168 kW) Jacobs L-4 engine. 60 YKC built,
No Skylight
JC-S Series
- CJC-S
- 250 hp (186 kW) Wright R-760 engine.
- DJC-S
- 285 hp (213 kW) Wright R-760 engine.
KC-S Series
- UKC-S
- 210 hp (157 kW) Continental R-670 engine. 40 built.
- YKC-S
- 225 hp (168 kW) Jacobs L-4 engine. 22 YKC-S built
- ZKC-S
- 285 hp (213 kW) Jacobs L-5 engine.
KS Series
- UKS-6
- 210 hp (157 kW) Continental R-670 engine. 2 built.[15]
- VKS-7
- 240 hp (179 kW) Continental W-670 engine. 18 built
- VKS-7F
- Only Standard Cabin with flaps, built for Civilian Pilot Training Program as navigational trainer. F designates use of flaps. 21 built.
- YKS-6
- 225 hp (168 kW) Jacobs L-4 engine. 133 built.[15] 65 YKS-6 built.
- ZKS-6 & 7
- 285 hp (213 kW) Jacobs L-5 engine. 29 built. re-designated from ZKC-S in 1936.[15]
- HKS-7 (very rare)
- 300 hp (224 kW) Lycoming R-680-13 engine, installed with FAA approval.[16]
Operators
Military operators
Most operators operated either a single example, or a very small number.
- Argentine Air Force (8 x VKS-7)[17]
- Royal Australian Air Force (1 x YQC-6)[18]
- Brazilian Air Force (32 x CJC)[19]
- Royal Canadian Air Force (1 x YKS-6)[20]
- Air Force of El Salvador (2 x UEC)[21]
- Finnish Air Force (1 x YKS-7)[22]
- No. 36 Sqn used a Waco YKS-7 for maritime surveillance during World War II.
- Mexican Air Force (1 x UIC)[23]
- Royal Netherlands Air Force (1 x UKC)[24]
- Royal New Zealand Air Force – (1 x QDC, 1 x UIC)[25]
- Royal Norwegian Air Force (1 x YKS-7)[26]
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- South African Air Force (UEC, others)
- Swedish Air Force (1 x UIC, 1 x UKC, 1)[27]
- Royal Air Force (1 x YKC)
- United States Army Air Forces (2 x VKS-7 as UC-72D, 1 x YKS-7 as UC-72K & 2 ZKS-7 as UC-72M)[28]
- United States Navy (3x YKS-7 impressed – no USN designation used)[29]
- Civil Air Patrol (despite the name operated armed aircraft in a belligerent manner as a military organization)
Civil operators
Waco Custom Cabins were used in small numbers by a very large number of individual operators and were registered in the following countries (note that this list is not exhaustive).[30]
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Aircraft on display
Aside from the large number of Wacos that continue to exist in private hands,[31] a number have also found their way into museums.
| Museum | Location | Type | Identity |
| Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum[32] | Anchorage, Alaska | YKC | NC14066 |
| Alberta Aviation Museum[33] | Edmonton, Alberta | UIC | CF-AAW |
| Canada Aviation and Space Museum[34] | Ottawa, Ontario | VKS-7 | C-FLWL |
| Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim[35] | Munich, Germany | YKS-6 | NC16512 |
| EAA AirVenture Museum[36] | Oshkosh, Wisconsin | UEC | NC12472 |
| Golden Wings Flying Museum[37] | Minneapolis, Minnesota | UKC | NC13897 |
| Museu Aeroespacial[38] | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | CJC | Therezina C66 |
| New England Air Museum[39] | Windsor Locks, Connecticut | YKC-S | NC14614 |
| Paul E. Garber Facility[40] | Suitland, Maryland | UIC | NC13062 |
| Pima Air & Space Museum[41] | Tucson, Arizona | ZKS-6 | N16523 |
| Port Townsend Aero Museum[42] | Port Townsend, Washington | YKS-6 | NC16517 |
| Museum of Flying | Santa Monica, California | UEC | NC18613 |
| Western Canada Aviation Museum[43] | Winnipeg, Manitoba | YKC-S | CF-AYS |
| Yanks Air Museum[44] | Chino, California | UEC | NC18613 |
Specifications
Referenced from Juptner, U.S. Civil Aircraft, 1962, 1974, 1977 and 1980 (dates refer to specific volumes, not editions)[45][46][47][48]
| Date | Type | Power | Engine | Length OA | Span (upper) |
Span (lower) |
Speed (maximum) |
Weight (empty) |
Weight (max gross) |
Load (maximum) |
Price[49] (new) |
Price[50] (adjusted) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1931 | QDC | 165 hp(123 kW) | Continental A-70-2 | 23'2"(7.06m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'2"(8.59m) | 116 mph(187 km/h) | 1,530 lb(694 kg) | 2,507 lb(1,137 kg) | #977977 lb(443 kg) | $5,985 | $94,254 |
| Mar 1932 | UEC | 210 hp(157 kW) | Continental R-670 | 24'8"(7.52m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'2"(8.59m) | 133 mph(214 km/h) | 1,670 lb(758 kg)[51] | 2,700 lb(1,225 kg) | 1,030 lb(470 kg) | $5,985 | $105,059 |
| Mar 1932 | OEC | 210 hp(157 kW) | Kinner C-5-210 | 24'9"(7.54m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'2"(8.59m) | 133 mph(214 km/h) | 1,667 lb(756 kg)[52] | 2,700 lb(1,225 kg) | 1,033 lb(469 kg) | $5,985 | $105,059 |
| Apr 1932 | BEC | 165 hp(123 kW) | Wright R-540 | 24'10"(7.57m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'2"(8.59m) | 120 mph(193 km/h) | 1,650 lb(748 kg) | 2,650 lb(1,202 kg) | 1,000 lb(450 kg) | $0unknown | |
| Mar 1933 | UIC | 210 hp(157 kW) | Continental R-670 | 25'2"(7.67m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 140 mph(225 km/h)[53] | 1,690 lb(767 kg) | 2,800 lb(1,270 kg) | 1,110 lb(500 kg) | $5,985 | $110,730 |
| Mar 1933 | UIC[54] | 210 hp(157 kW) | Continental R-670 | 28'11"(8.81m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 126 mph(203 km/h) | 2,079 lb(943 kg) | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,171 lb(531 kg) | $0unknown | |
| Mar 1934 | UKC | 210 hp(157 kW) | Continental R-670-A | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 143 mph(230 km/h) | 1,745 lb(792 kg)[55] | 2,850 lb(1,293 kg) | 1,105 lb(501 kg) | $6,285 | $112,520 |
| Mar 1934 | UKC[56] | 210 hp(157 kW) | Continental R-670-A | 28'10"(8.79m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 126 mph(203 km/h) | 2,131 lb(967 kg) | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,119 lb(508 kg) | $0unknown | |
| Apr 1934 | YKC | 225 hp(168 kW) | Jacobs L-4 | 25'4"(7.72m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 149 mph(240 km/h) | 1,800 lb(817 kg) | 2,850 lb(1,293 kg) | 1,050 lb(480 kg) | $6,450 | $115,474 |
| Apr 1934 | YKC[56] | 225 hp(168 kW) | Jacobs L-4 | 28'10"(8.79m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 130 mph(209 km/h) | 2,186 lb(992 kg) | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,064 lb(483 kg) | $0unknown | |
| May 1934 | CJC | 250 hp(186 kW) | Wright R-760-E | 25'8"(7.82m) | 34'10"(10.62m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 152 mph(245 km/h) | 1,976 lb(896 kg) | 3,200 lb(1,452 kg) | 1,224 lb(555 kg) | $8,365 | $149,758 |
| May 1934 | CJC[56] | 250 hp(186 kW) | Wright R-760-E | 28'10"(8.79m) | 34'10"(10.62m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 132 mph(212 km/h) | 2,296 lb(1,041 kg) | 3,650 lb(1,656 kg) | 1,354 lb(614 kg) | $0unknown | |
| 1935 | UKC-S | 210 hp(157 kW) | Continental R-670-A | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 138 mph(222 km/h) | 1,720 lb(780 kg) | 3,000 lb(1,361 kg) | 1,280 lb(580 kg) | $5,225[57] | $91,273 |
| 1935 | YKC-S | 225 hp(168 kW) | Jacobs L-4 | 25'4"(7.72m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 143 mph(230 km/h) | 1,773 lb(804 kg) | 3,000 lb(1,361 kg) | 1,227 lb(557 kg) | $5,490[58] | $95,902 |
| 1935 | CJC-S | 250 hp(186 kW) | Wright R-760-E | 25'8"(7.82m) | 34'10"(10.62m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 152 mph(245 km/h) | 1,941 lb(880 kg) | 3,200 lb(1,452 kg) | 1,359 lb(616 kg) | $7,000 | $122,279 |
| 1936 | YKS-6 | 225 hp(168 kW) | Jacobs L-4 | 25'4"(7.72m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 144 mph(232 km/h) | 1,809 lb(821 kg) | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,441 lb(654 kg) | $4,995 | $86,209 |
| Feb 1937 | YKS-7 | 225 hp(168 kW) | Jacobs L-4M/MB[59] | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 146 mph(235 km/h) | 1,882 lb(854 kg) | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,368 lb(621 kg) | $5,695 | $94,877 |
| Feb 1937 | ZKS-7 | 285 hp(213 kW) | Jacobs L-5 | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 153 mph(246 km/h) | 1,928 lb(875 kg)[60] | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,322 lb(600 kg) | $6,135 | $102,207 |
| 1939, 1947 | HKS-7 | 300 hp(224 kW) | Lycoming R680-13 | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 168 mph(270 km/h) | 2,020 lb(916 kg)[60] | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,322 lb(600 kg) | $7,600 | $130,855 |
| Jun 1937 | UKS-7 | 225 hp(168 kW) | Continental W-670K | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 147 mph(237 km/h) | 1,907 lb(865 kg) | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,343 lb(609 kg) | $5,890 | $98,126 |
| Jun 1937 | VKS-7 | 240 hp(179 kW) | Continental W-670M | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 149 mph(240 km/h) | 1,917 lb(870 kg) | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,333 lb(605 kg) | $5,890 | $98,126 |
| 1938 | VKS-7 | 240 hp(179 kW) | Continental W-670M | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 145 mph(233 km/h) | 1,960 lb(889 kg)[60] | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | 1,290 lb(585 kg) | $7,770 | $129,446 |
| Jun 1937 | VKS-7F | 240 hp(179 kW) | Continental W-670M | 25'3"(7.70m) | 33'3"(10.13m) | 28'3"(8.61m) | 145 mph(233 km/h) | 2,256 lb(1,023 kg) | 3,250 lb(1,474 kg) | #994994 lb(451 kg) | 12500$12,500[61] | $208,247[62] |
See also
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Avro 639 Cabin Cadet
- Avro 641 Commodore
- Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing
- Bristol Type 110A
- Canadian Vickers Vanessa
- Stinson SB-1 Detroiter
- Tachikawa KKY-2
- Related lists
References
Notes
- ↑ Brandley, 1981, p.76
- 1 2 3 4 5 Juptner, 1962, p.39-40
- ↑ Brandley, 1981, p.61
- 1 2 Simpson, 2001, p. 574
- ↑ Brandley, 1981, p.42
- ↑ Juptner, 1962, p.282
- ↑ Juptner, 1974, pp.94, 113, 135
- ↑ Brandley, 1981, p.3
- ↑ Green, 1965, p. 307
- 1 2 Aerofiles 'That Waco Coding System' accessed 10 June 09
- ↑ Congressional Record – Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Jenner and List 1999, pp.9, 27, 45–46
- ↑ http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=55536 (See 10 Nov 1947 entry)
- ↑ FAA Website Record Search, 12 June 2009.
- 1 2 3 Waco Sales Orders
- ↑ http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=55536
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Argentina (ARG), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Australia (AUS), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Brazil (BRZ), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Canada (CAN), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – El Salvador (ELS, accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Finland (FIN), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Mexico (Mex), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Netherlands (NET), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – New Zealand (NWZ), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Norway (NOR), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ World Air Forces – Historical Listings – Sweden (SWE), accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ 45 USAAF Impressed Wacos (Aerofiles) accessed 25 May 2012
- ↑ Joseph F. Baugher (April 1, 2012). "US Navy and US Marine Corps Aircraft Serial Numbers and Bureau Numbers—1911 to Present". Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- ↑ http://www.goldenyears.ukf.net Golden Years of Aviation (aircraft registrations), accessdate 29 May 2012
- ↑
- FAA Registry Search for Waco accessed 12 June 2009
- ↑ Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum Flightline – Rasmuson Hangar Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Alberta Aviation Museum Waco UIC (1933) Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Canada Aviation Museum’s Newest Acquisition: A Waco Cabin Biplane Arrives in Good Company Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Deutsches Museum: Waco Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ EAA AirVenture Museum Waco UEC NC12472 Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Golden Wings Flying Museum – The Collection Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Museu Aeroespacial – WACO CJC Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ New England Air Museum Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Paul E. Garber Facility Search Results Waco UIC Retrieved 1 July 2012
- ↑ Pima Air Museum Waco ZKS-6 Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Port Townsend Aero Museum Aircraft Collection Retrieved 28 June 2012
- ↑ Western Canada Aviation Museum- WACO CF-AYS Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Yanks Air Museum – Collection – Waco "UEC" Retrieved 27 June 2012
- ↑ Juptner, 1962 pp37-40, 195–198, 208–209, 280–284
- ↑ Juptner, 1974 pp92-96, 111–116, 134–137, 243–249, 268–270, 349–357
- ↑ Juptner, 1977 pp97-103, 113–114, 139–141, 170–173, 223–228, 267–269, 296–297
- ↑ Juptner, 1980, pp56-59
- ↑ Price is with standard equipment, with no extra options.
- ↑ Price adjusted for inflation based on increase in price of consumer goods – aircraft prices may have differed.
- ↑ Brandley, 1981 reports empty weight as 1,750lb(790kg)
- ↑ Brandley, 1981 reports empty weight as 1,560lb (710kg)
- ↑ Brandley, 1981 reports maximum speed as 136 mph (219 km/h)
- ↑ floatplane fitted with Edo P-3300 floats
- ↑ Weights changed to 1,755lbs empty, 3,000lbs max gross and 1,245lbs max load
- 1 2 3 Floatplane fitted with 38-3430 Edo floats
- ↑ Brandley, 1981 reports price as $6,285
- ↑ Brandley, 1981 reports price as $6,450
- ↑ M = magneto ignition, MB = magneto and battery ignition
- 1 2 3 Weights later amended
- ↑ Brandley, 1981 reports price as $13,500
- ↑ Price and weight increases reflect extensive equipment fit for use as navigational trainer
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