Spartan C4
| Spartan C4 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Four-seat cabin monoplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Aircraft Company |
| First flight | 1930 |
| Number built | 7 |
| Developed into | Spartan C5 |
The Spartan C4 is an American four-seat cabin monoplane designed and built by the Spartan Aircraft Company.[1]
Development
The first model was the C4-225 a high-wing braced monoplane powered by a 225 hp (168 kW) Wright J-6 radial engine.[1] Only five C4-235 aircraft were built and they were followed by one C4-300 with a 300 hp (224 kW) Wright R-975 radial engine, and the C4-301 with a 300 hp (224 kW) Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior.[1]
Variants
- C4-225
- Production aircraft powered by a 225hp (168kW) Wright J-6 radial engine, five built.[1]
- C4-300
- Variant with a 300hp (224kW) Wright R-975 radial engine, one built.[1]
- C4-301
- Variant with a 300hp (224kW) Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior radial engine, one built.[1]
Specifications (C4-225)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 3 passengers
- Length: 32 ft 7 in ( m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Wright J-6 radial engine, 225 hp (168 kW)
References
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- Notes
- Bibliography
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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