This racing aircraft was developed as joint effort between US Army and Navy to participate in Pulitzer Trophy and Schneider Trophy races of 1925. Both races were won by R3C planes belonging to the Army. It also appears in Porco Rosso.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 22.2ft (6.8m)
- Length 23.5ft (7.2m)
- Height 10.2ft (3.1m)
- Empty Weight 2,738lbs (1,242kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,057lbs (1,386kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.261
- Wing Loading 12.0lbs/ft2 (58.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 255.1ft2 (23.7m2)
- Drag Points 1587
Parts
- Number of Parts 58
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 203
Magnificent!