Santa Ana Aircraft Co VM-1 / Grays Harbor Airways Activian

Santa Ana VM-1 NX4564

Designed by J O York and built by Santa Ana in 1928, the sole 1928 VM-1 three place semi-cantilever monoplane was registered NX4564 c/n J-1.

The production rights were bought from Santa Ana Aircraft Co by Grays Harbor Airways and the aircraft renamed Activian as a prototype, with possible modifactions for commercial use. Later it was repowered with a 100hp Kinner engine. The craft cost around $2,500.

Engine: 80hp Anzani
Wingspan: 38’3″
Length: 25’0″
Useful load: 750 lb
Max speed: 90 mph
Stall: 45 mph
Range: 500 mi
Seats: 3

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