Silver Wing Aircraft Co 1928 monoplane

In 1928 the Silver Wing Aircraft Co built a two-place, open cockpit, high-wing monoplane, designed by H C King. It utilized a Curtiss JN-4 fuselage and gear. Spin-proof, the company claimed, with a heavy, laminated spar that would withstand dives up to 175mph. Only one was built, registered N5268 c/n SWM-100.

First flown on 15 April 1928, piloted by Edward Euler, it was powered by a 90hp Curtiss OX-5, later changed to a 50hp Wright-Hisso engine.

Press releases told of two cabin versions under construction, but were apparently unfinished.

90hp Curtiss OX-5
Wingspan: 41’3″
Length: 26’9″
Useful load: 682 lb
Max speed: 110 mph
Cruise: 90 mph
Stall: 32 mph
Seats: 2

150hp Wright-Hisso
Wingspan: 41’3″
Useful load: 968 lb
Seats: 2

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