The 1929 Simplex R-2-D Red Arrow Dual Plane was a convertible monoplane/biplane. The top shoulder wing was permanent, and 24’0″ lower wings could be easily added for increased lift and load-carrying.
The one built, NR43M, was flown as monoplane Simplex Racer with a 225hp Wright engine in the 1929 Nationals events with clocked pylon speeds of more than 220mph. It was piloted by Dick Myhres.
Monoplane
Engine: 165hp Wright J-6
Wingspan: 32’9″
Length: 21’0″
Useful load: 700 lb
Max speed: 140 mph
Cruise: 125 mph
Stall: 50 mph
Range: 600 mi
Seats: 1
Monoplane
Engine: 225hp Wright J-6
Wingspan: 32’9″
Length: 21’0″
Max speed: 165 mph
Cruise: 150 mph
Stall: 50 mi
Range: 550 mi
Seats: 1
Biplane
Engine: 225hp Wright J-6
Wingspan: 32’9″
Length: 21’0″
Max speed: 150 mph
Cruise: 135 mph
Stall: 45 mph
Range: 650 mi
Seats: 1
All Aero 