Spartan 7W Executive AX666 (YI-SOF)
The Spartan 7W Executive is a five-place all metal monoplane that features retractable landing gear and a luxurious interior. The Executive was designed to be fast and comfortable with extensive insulation to lower cabin noise levels. Executives were used for business and personal transportation, and set a new standard for speed and style. The overall level of technology and performance was comparable to the best fighter airplanes of the day, and this was reflected in a high cost – a factory-new Executive cost $23,500 in 1937. NC13993 is the second production aircraft of just 34 built, and is the only example with a control stick instead of a control wheel. It was used extensively for factory flight-testing. George Mennen used to spray aftershave into the exhaust when he flew, to help advertise his products.
Built by the Spartan Aircraft Company, Tulsa, OK. ATC # 628 granted on 2-15-37, expired 10-20-41.
Serial No 7W-19 was a $30,000 customized aircraft built in 1939 for King Ghazi of Iraq as “Eagle of Iraq” (registration YI-SOF). The aircraft went to the RAF as AX666 in 1940. The aircraft became a training aid in 1941.
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Length |
26 ft. 10 in. |
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Height |
8 ft. 0 in. |
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Empty Weight |
3,400 lbs. |
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Gross Weight |
4,400 lbs. |
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Oil Capacity |
7 gal. |
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Fuel Capacity |
109 gal. |
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Wingspan |
39 ft. 0 in. |
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Total Wing Area |
250 sq. ft. |
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Cruising Range |
900 miles |
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Cruising Speed |
215 mph |
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Maximum Speed |
257 mph |
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Service Ceiling |
24,000 ft. |
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Serial Number |
19 |
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Price at Factory |
$23,500. |
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Engine |
450 hp., Pratt and Whitney R-985-AN3, 985 cubic inch, 9-cylinder radial |
Spartan 7W Executive in flight
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