Stearman C1
| C1 | |
|---|---|
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| Role | 3-seat commercial biplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Stearman Aircraft Corp.
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| First flight | March 1927 |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed into | Stearman C3C
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The Stearman C1 (or Stearman Sport Commercial Model 1) was the first type of
Venice, California
, flying for the first time in March 1927.
Design and development
The aircraft was a
spars. The aircraft had two tandem open cockpits with the pilot in the aft cockpit and two passengers in the forward cockpit. Ailerons were installed on the upper wings only. The upper wing span was 38 feet, while the lower wing span was 35 feet. Overall length was 24 feet, at a height of 9 feet. Empty weight was 1500 pounds. The landing gear had a split-axle design, with hydraulic struts and rubber bungee cords. Drum brakes were a standard installation.[1]
First flight was in March 1927. Initially powered by a 90 hp (67 kW)
Salmson 9Z water cooled radial engine and designated the C1X.[1]
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