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Gee Bee Model R

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The Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster was a special purpose racing aircraft made by Granville Brothers Aircraft of Springfield, Massachusetts at the now-abandoned Springfield Airport.Gee Bee stands for Granville Brothers. 70% historically exact

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 21.0ft (6.4m)
  • Length 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Height 9.4ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 3,568lbs (1,618kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,155lbs (1,884kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.481
  • Wing Loading 34.4lbs/ft2 (168.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 120.7ft2 (11.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1701

Parts

  • Number of Parts 37
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 231