Monocoupe Model 22
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The Central States Aircraft Model 22 Velie Monocoupe or Monocoupe Model 22 was the first in a series of small high performance high wing monoplanes from Monocoupe Aircraft.

the Monocoupe Model 22 (after its ATC number) and a total of 20 Mono 22s were built.1

Made by Monocoupe AircraftCentral States Aircraft CompanyMono Aircraft Division of Velie Motor Corporation.

Iowa designing and building the prototype Monocoupe Model 22 in four months for Donald Arthur Luscombe. The Monocoupe would go on to become a popular racing aircraft of the 1920's and...2
Empty Weight Lb
795
Designer
Clayton Folkerts
Donald Arthur Luscombe
Frederick Knack
Jerome F. Lederer
Eng 1 Type
5
Introduced
Davenport
Iowa
Capacity
2
Number Built
20
Height In
3
Manufacturer
Monocoupe Aircraft
Central States Aircraft Company
Mono Aircraft Division of Velie Motor Corporation
First Flight
1
Eng 1 Name
Detroit Air Cat
Height Ft
6
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Length Ft
19
Prime Units
kts
Eng 1 Hp
60
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
9
Category
Sport aircraft
United States civil utility aircraft 1920-1929

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