This is the Duck Amphibian that was created by Ray Applegate in 1937. He brought the Amphibian to Lock Haven in 1939 to see if Piper would be interested in manufacturing it. However the project was eventually dropped. Mainly due to WWII.
Designed by Ray Applegate, the 1937 amphibian, registered NX17866, used a Piper J-3 wing and was priced at $2,500±.
Only one was built, the name changed to Applegate 3 Clipper in 1947.
Walter Jamouneau recalled ‘The airplane didn’t fly very well. It made a lot of noise but didn’t go anywhere. The drag was spectacular”.
Engines: various 55-145hp
Wingspan: 34’5″
Length: 22’0″
Useful load: 650 lb
Cruise: 85 mph
Seats: 2
All Aero 