Stinson Detroiter as first built

 

The first design from the Detroit-based Stinson Aircraft Syndicate was the Stinson SB-1 Detroiter, a four-seat cabin biplane with novel features such as cabin heating, individual wheel brakes and electric starter for the nose-mounted 220 hp (164 kW) Wright J-5 Whirlwind engine. The Harley Davidson brakes were demonstrated on a snowy maiden flight requiring wheel chains to be added to prevent skidding.

 

The prototype sold to Horace Elgin Dodge, first production model sold to John Duval Dodge of Dodgeson.

 

A 1928 photo of Eddie Stinson in front of an SB-1

 

Stinson SB-1 Detroiter NC1419 msn 112

 

The SB-1 was much modified.

 

 

Twenty-six SB-1 were built.

 

This aircraft was soon developed into the six-seat Stinson SM-1D Detroiter, a braced high-wing monoplane version which made its first flight on 25 January 1926.

 

SB-1

 

Certified ATC 24, the 1926 SB-1 Detroiter was equipped with electric starter and individual wheel brakes. They sold for $11,000-12,000.

 

Of the 26 built, the first planes went to Northwest Airlines.

 

Stinson SB-1 NC872 c/n 1

 

ATC 2-330 in 1931 was for SB-1 powered by 200hp Wright J-4 as Detroiter Special (3 conversions).

 

SB-1 Prototype

Wingspan: 35'10"

Length: 28'10"

Useful load: 1470 lb

Max speed: 125 mph

Cruise: 100 mph

Stall: 46 mph

Ceiling: 13,500'

Seats: 4-5

 

SB-1 Detroiter

220hp Wright J-4

Wingspan: 33'9"

Length: 28'1"

Useful load: 1200 lb

Max speed: 125 mph

Cruise: 105 mph

Stall: 45 mph

Range: 500 mi

Seats: 4-5