Arpin A-1

The Arpin A-1 was a two seat low-wing monoplane which was powered by a single radial engine in pusher configuration mounted behind the cabin between twin booms that carried the tail. An unconventional fixed tricycle undercarriage was fitted. Only one was built.

The Arpin A-1 was a two seat low-wing monoplane which was powered by a single radial engine in pusher configuration, mounted behind the cabin between twin booms that 1

Made by M. B. Arpin & Co..

Empty Weight Lb
740
Wing Area Sqm
15
Designer
Morris Arpin
Eng 1 Type
British Salmson AD.9R 9-cylinder air cooled geared radial engine
Max Speed Mph
108
Cruise Speed Kmh
153
Cruise Speed Mph
95
Eng 1 Kw
51
Max Speed Kmh
173
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
1261
Span Ft
31
Crew
two
pilot and observer
Climb Rate Ftmin
600
Empty Weight Kg
336
Gross Weight Kg
573
Retired
1946
Height In
1
Endurance H
5
Climb Rate Ms
3
Manufacturer
M. B. Arpin & Co.
Met Or Eng
eng
First Flight
7
Production End Year
0001
Height Ft
7
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Wing Area Sqft
165
Production Start Year
0001
Span M
10
Length Ft
23
Height M
2
Eng 1 Hp
68
Eng 1 Number
1
Produced
1
Length In
2
Length M
7
Category
British civil utility aircraft 1930-1939
Low wing aircraft
Propeller aircraft
Pusher aircraft
Single-engine aircraft

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