Cessna EC-1
| Cessna EC-1 | |
|---|---|
Cessna Aircraft Company | |
| Designer | Eldon Cessna |
| History | |
| Variations | Cessna EC-2 |
The Cessna Model EC-1 was a 1930s American single-seat, free-floating high tourer glider built by the Cessna Aircraft Company in the early 1930s as a response to the Great Depression. Designed by Eldon Cessna, it was a single-seat, free-floating high glider based on the CG-2 training glider, with a 26 hp Cleone engine. Although it was not put into serial production, the EC-1 played a role in Cessna's eventual success.[1]
Design and development
Following the onset of the Great Depression following the Wall Street Crash of 1929 in the United States, Cessna Aircraft encountered significant challenges in selling their aircraft. To address this issue, the company pursued the development of a small, cost-effective airplane that would be economical to operate. The project was led by Eldon Cessna, the son of Clyde Cessna, who was the company's leader at the time. The design of the aircraft was based on the CG-2 training glider.[2][3]
In 1930, the company completed the first
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Fuel capacity: 8 Gal.
Performance
See also
Related development
References
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