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Sorrell SNS-1 / SNS-2 Guppy 
Designed by Hobie Sorrell of Tenino, Washington, in 1966, Fred Chandler of Ferguson, Missouri constructed this homebuilt project. Chandler says that the Guppy’s success is the result of a clean design combined with large wing area and light weight. He says that the design is very controllable in spite of its low engine power and small size. It is a rudder aircraft, and low speed makes it easy to handle.
 SNS-1
The first two built, N2976G c/n 1 and N2180 c/n 2, were powered by an 18hp OMC Cushman 200 HO2 outboard boat engine.The Sorrell SNS-1 was the first Guppy (N2976G) and, as such, it is usually just referred to as an 'SNS-2'.
Kit version uses 25-hp Citroen engine. Price 1982: $4,500 (includes engine and prop).
Engine: 18hp OMC Cushman 200
Wingspan: 21'3"
Length: 15'5"
Useful load: 245 lb
Max speed: 80 mph
Cruise: 70 mph
Stall: 38 mph
Seats: 1
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