Schiefer & Sons Aeroplane Co RS

In 1917 Schiefer & Sons Aeroplane Co built the RS, designed by N B Robbins. A Pursuit trainer based somewhat on French V-strutted Nieuport design, it first flew on 9 December 1917.

The sole example was bought for a reported $11,000 and tested by the Army, but rejected as not being as good as Orenco or Thomas-Morse.

Engine: US-built Gnöne 9, 100hp
Wingspan: 26’6″
Length: 20’0″
Seats: 1

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