Commonwealth Skyranger
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The Commonwealth Skyranger earlier produced as the Rearwin Skyranger was the last design of Rearwin Aircraft. It was popular due to its easy and stable flight characteristics.

Commonwealth Skyranger 185 , registered as NC92975, in Lewiston, Maine, for a flight to Mexico. I went daily to the airport hoping for good weather.1
The Commonwealth Skyranger, earlier produced as the Rearwin Skyranger, was the last design of Rearwin Aircraft.2

Made by Commonwealth AircraftRearwin Airplanes.

The museum that has the Buhl Pup also has a Commonwealth Skyranger on display. Not sure what, if any, differences there might be between the two.3
Designer
Gene Salvay
Gene Salvay and Geroge A. Stark
Eng 1 Type
Continental O-190
Max Speed Mph
114
Ceiling Ft
14000
Cruise Speed Mph
103
Eng 1 Kw
63
Gross Weight Lb
1350
Capacity
2
Crew
1
Climb Rate Ftmin
650
Gross Weight Kg
612
Endurance H
18000.0
Manufacturer
Commonwealth Aircraft
Rearwin Airplanes
Range Miles
600
First Flight
9
Span In
Span Ft
34
Met Or Eng
eng
Endurance M
1800.0
Length Ft
21
Eng 1 Hp
85
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
9
Category
High wing aircraft
Propeller aircraft
Single-engine aircraft
United States civil utility aircraft 1940-1949

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