Spartan 7W Executive | |
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| 국가 | 미국 |
| 역할 | 개인 고급 운송 수단 |
| 첫 비행 | March 8, 1936 |
| 내장 | 36 |
Tthe 스파르탄 7W 이그제큐티브 is a cabin monoplane aircraft that was produced by the Spartan Aircraft Company during the late 1930s and early 1940s. The 7W features an all-metal fuselage, as well as a retractable undercarriage. The 7W Executive was popular with affluent buyers worldwide.
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| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Evergreen Air & Space Museum |
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General Characteristics
The Spartan 7W Executive was a high-performance, single-engine transport designed in the mid-1930s by the Spartan Aircraft Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was a luxury aircraft marketed to oil executives and wealthy individuals, often nicknamed the “limousine of the sky” for its speed and plush, soundproofed cabin.
| Property | Value (7W Executive Production Model) |
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| 역할 | Luxury Executive Transport / Liaison Aircraft |
| 제조업체 | Spartan Aircraft Company |
| First Flight | March 8, 1936 |
| 승무원 | 1 pilot |
| 용량 | Up to 4 passengers (5 total seats) |
| 길이 | 8.18 m (26 ft 10 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,995 kg (4,400 lb) |
| 구축된 번호 | 34 (7W variant) |
Design and Powerplant
- Engine: One Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior 9-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine.
- Power Output: 336 kW (450 hp).
- Construction: Featured advanced all-metal, monocoque construction with fabric-covered control surfaces, setting it apart from many contemporary fabric-and-tube aircraft.
- Landing Gear: Equipped with retractable main landing gear, contributing significantly to its low-drag, streamlined Art Deco-era design.
- Features: Included a constant-speed propeller, wing and belly flaps, and a throw-over control wheel, reflecting advanced technology for the late 1930s.
Performance and Military Service
- Maximum Speed: Approximately 414 km/h (257 mph).
- Cruise Speed: Approximately 346 km/h (215 mph). The performance matched that of the Douglas DC-3 airliners of the day.
- Service Ceiling: 7,300 m (24,000 ft).
- Military Use: During World War II, 16 civilian-owned Executives were impressed into US Army Air Forces service and designated as the UC-71, used for high-speed executive transport for military staff.
- Notable Owners: J. Paul Getty and King Ghazi of Iraq both owned Spartan Executives.
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