VPS Svazarmu R 7 Racek

VPS Svazarmu R 7 Racek

Aerobatics aircraft, Czech Republic, 1964

Engine : Walter Minor 6-III, 116 hp
Length : 21.982 ft / 6.7 m
Wingspan : 25.098 ft / 7.65 m
Wing area : 96.876 sq.ft. / 9.0 sq.m
Max take off weight : 1455.3 lb / 660.0 kg
Weight empty : 1124.6 lb / 510.0 kg
Max. speed : 167 kt / 310 km/h
Cruising speed : 140 kt / 260 km/h
Initial climb rate : 2165.35 ft/min / 11.0 m/s
Service ceiling : 26247 ft / 8000 m
Wing load : 14.97 lb/sq.ft / 73.0 kg/sq.m
Range : 189 nm / 350 km
Crew : 1

Vought SBU / V-142

Vought XSBU-1 9746

The Vought SBU was a scouting design modified from a two-place fighter. Exports to Argentina were designated V-142. The 1934 XSBU-1 prototype 9746 was rebuilt and modified from an XF3U-1.

Eighty-four SBU-1 were built in 1935: 9750-9833.

Vought SBU-1

Forty SBU-2 built in 1937 featured a modified engine; 0802-0841.

Vought SBU-2

SBU / V-142
Engine: 700hp P&W R-1535
Wingspan: 33’3″
Length: 27’10”
Useful load: 1739 lb
Max speed: 208 mph
Stall: 65 mph
Range: 902 mi
Ceiling: 24,400′
Seats: 2