List of Different Types of Airplanes in the World
Acme Sierra - airplanes
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The Acme S-1 Sierra was an experimental aircraft of unusual configuration built in the US in 1948 to investigate the advantages of a pusher propeller configuration. Apart from this engine installation the aircraft was unusual in having an X-shaped tail incorporating ruddervators on the upper fins. The wing was mounted midway up the fuselage and was unswept.
Made by Acme Aircraft Company.
Designer
Ron Beattie
Walt Fellers
Length Alt
5.49 m
Power Alt
63.0
Max Speed Alt
12000.0
Type Of Prop
4
Introduced
1953
Max Speed Main
173
Number Built
1
Crew
one
pilot
Jet Or Prop
prop
Span Alt
6.15 m
Plane Or Copter?
Engine(prop)
Continental O-190
Manufacturer
First Flight
23
National Origin
United States of America
Span Main
614.6800000000001
Power Main
85 hp
Number Of Props
1
Empty Weight Alt
268.0
Length Main
548.64
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* Göppingen Gö 9
Empty Weight Main
590.0
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