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Staggerwing

Seats
4 4
Power
450 hp336 kW
Cruise
176 kt325 km/h
First flight
1932 1932
Beechcraft Staggerwing
Beechcraft Staggerwing
Photo: Bill Larkins · CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: FlugKerl2 · CC BY-SA 3.0

About the Staggerwing

The Beechcraft Staggerwing is a fixed-wing American biplane designed for executive transport and air racing. It features an enclosed cabin accommodating a pilot and up to five passengers, along with an unusual negative wing stagger where the lower wing sits forward of the upper wing. Powered by a single radial engine, the layout suits business travelers and pilots desiring high-speed vintage performance.

The aircraft was designed by Ted A. Wells and first flew in late 1932 after its creator established a new manufacturing enterprise in Kansas. Hand-built and customized, the type underwent a major redesign that lengthened the fuselage and improved handling. While initial sales faced challenges during an economic depression, the design eventually captured a significant market share and saw service with allied forces during the Second World War.

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