Schroeder-Wentworth 1929 Monoplane

The Schroeder-Wentworth 1929 Monoplane was designed by Harvey Mummert and R W Schroeder. It first had a tandem landing gear with outriggers, then a tricycle gear; Schroeder-designed automatic variable-pitch prop. A two-place open cockpit, high-wing monoplane, it was registered NX58N.

Constructed at the parent Mercury Corp as a variable-camber wing design for entry in the Guggenheim Safe Aircraft Competition, it was withdrawn after a crash during testing.

Engine: 130hp Comet 7-RA
Wingspan: 57’0″
Length: 28’0″
Useful load: 650 lb
Seats: 2

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