Swanson Airplane Co SS-3

In 1922 Swen Swanson built the Swanson SS-3 single-place, open cockpit biplane with an all-wood monocoque fuselage.

The SS-3 first flew on 24 September 1922, piloted by Vern Roggers.

The design evolved into Lincoln Sportplane when Swanson went to Lincoln-Standard Co.

Engine: 28hp Lawrance
Wingspan: 18’9″
Length: 15’0″
Useful load: 200 lb
Max speed: 90 mph
Stall: 40 mph
Seats: 1

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