APM Rearwin Sportster
History
The APM Sportster is the prototype, acquired through the efforts of Ken Rearwin of the Rearwin Family.
Specifications
Courtesy of Rearwin.com
Manufacturer
Rearwin Airplanes
Fairfax Airport
Kansas City, Kansas
Fairfax Airport
Kansas City, Kansas
Powerplant
LeBlond 5E, 70 H.P. @ 1950 RPM
Dimensions
Wing Span: 35' 0"
Wing Chord: 62.5"
Length Overall: 22' 3"
Height Overall: 6' 9"
Wing Chord: 62.5"
Length Overall: 22' 3"
Height Overall: 6' 9"
Weights and Capacities
Empty Weight (pounds): 853
Useful Load (pounds): 607
Fuel - 24 gallons (pounds): 144
Oil - 2 gallons (pounds): 16
Payload (pounds): 220
Gross Weight (pounds): 1460
Useful Load (pounds): 607
Fuel - 24 gallons (pounds): 144
Oil - 2 gallons (pounds): 16
Payload (pounds): 220
Gross Weight (pounds): 1460
Loadings
Wing Loading (pounds/sq. ft.): 8.8
Power Loading (pounds/H.P.): 20.8
Power Loading (pounds/H.P.): 20.8
Performance
Maximum Speed: (M.P.H.) 115 at 800 ft.
Cruising Speed: (M.P.H.) 103 at 800 ft.
Landing Speed: (M.P.H.) 38
Rate of Climb - first minute (feet/minute) 625
Service Ceiling: (feet) 15,000
Cruising Speed: (M.P.H.) 103 at 800 ft.
Landing Speed: (M.P.H.) 38
Rate of Climb - first minute (feet/minute) 625
Service Ceiling: (feet) 15,000
Standard Factory Equipment
Instruments: Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, two fuel gauges, Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, ignition switch.
Price (at Factory)
$2468