Polliwagen Polliwagon

Designed by Argentine-born Joseph Alvarez in 1973, the Polliwagen derives its name from its appearance and its engine type. It is powered by a Revmaster R-2100-D turbocharged Volkswagen conversion. The Revmaster is closely cowled behind a two-position, constant-speed Maloof metal propeller of 59 inches diameter. The Polliwagen’s ex-ceptionally clean lines give it an excellent speed-to-power ratio as well as fine aerodynamic handling characteristics. The wings are Wort-mann FX-67-K-1 50 wing section with full-span trailing edge flaps and ailerons. Both the wings and fuselage make use of foam/epoxy com-posite construction. Prefabricated parts are also offered in the Polliwagen kit including: molded windshield and canopy, landing gear, disc brakes, complete panels, composite structure wingtip fuel tanks, outward-breaking cabin structure, T-tail, etc.
First year built: 1978. Units delivered  to June 1981: 300 kits, 65 flying. Price 1982:  $5,500 (Excludes engine).

Engine 78-hp Revmaster VW
Gross Wt. 1250 lb
Empty Wt. 650 lb
Fuel capacity 25 USG
Wingspan 26 ft
Length 16 ft
Wing area: 90 sq.ft
Top 200+ mph
Cruise 180 mph
Stall 51 mph
Climb rate 925 fpm
Range 1000 fpm
Takeoff run 500 ft
Landing roll 500 ft
Seats: 2