Wing Derringer
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The Wing Derringer is an American light twin-engined two-seat monoplane tourer designed by John Thorp and developed by the Hi-Shear Corporation and built by the Wing Aircraft Company.

drag profile 125% of the Wing Derringer but at 60% the weights of a WD.1
Ernie Gann had a Wing Derringer as his last airplane before he died, and he loved it. By the way, Robert, I believe the Wing was powered by the 160 h.p.2
fly the heck out of a Wing Derringer up until his death back in the late 80's.3
The Wing Derringer is an American light twin-engined two-seat monoplane tourer ... The design was taken over by George Wing of the Hi-Shear Corporation. ...4
wing derringer on barnstormers BobMoe 1 127 Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:43 pm 5

Made by Wing Aircraft.

Wing Derringer was pretty quick, too.6
Wing Derringers were built first in the 1960s and again in the 1980s - and only nine remain.7
2) The Wing Derringer: Don Downie gives an in-close view of this red-hot twin; 3) Flying the Ultra-Light P38: Bill Cox takes us on a check ride in one 8
Wing Derringer at Chino (0/7) 15306. Wing Derringer (1/1) 15307. Wing Derringer (2/7) 15308.9
Empty Weight Lb
2070
Wing Area Sqm
11
Designer
John Thorp
Eng 1 Type
Avco Lycoming IO-320-B1C air cooled flat-four
Max Speed Mph
232
Cruise Speed Kmh
341
Ceiling Ft
19600
Cruise Speed Mph
212
Eng 1 Kw
119
Span In
2
Gross Weight Lb
3050
Number Built
12
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
1700
Empty Weight Kg
939
Gross Weight Kg
1383
Height In
4
Range Km
1866
Climb Rate Ms
9
Manufacturer
Wing Aircraft
Range Miles
1160
First Flight
1962
Max Speed Kmh
373
Height Ft
8
Span Ft
29
Wing Area Sqft
121
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
9
Length Ft
23
Height M
2
Ceiling M
5975
Eng 1 Hp
160
Eng 1 Number
2
Length In
Length M
7
Category
United States civil utility aircraft 1960-1969

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