Spartan NP-1

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In early 1940 the U.S. Navy advised manufacturers of a requirement for two-seat primary trainer of biplane configuration. A proposal from the Spartan Aircraft Company, based on the company's 1927 open-cockpit biplane, was selected by the U.S. Navy. A contract for one prototype (XNP-1) and 200 later production aircraft was awarded. It was the first military aircraft to be produced by Spartan. The NP-1 was used to equip the newly established U.S. Naval Reserve primary flying training schools in Atlanta, Dallas, and New Orleans, where they continued to serve for many years.

Spartan NP-1

Type:		primary trainer
Crew:		2
Armament:	none

Specifications:
	Length:        	24' 2.75" (7.39 m)
	Height:        	8' 4" (2.54 m)
	Wingspan:      	33' 8.5" (10.27 m)
	Wing area:	301.3 sq. ft (27.99 sq. m)
	Empty Weight:  	2069 lb (938 kg)
	Max Weight: 	2775 lb (1259 kg) max at takeoff

Propulsion:
	No. of Engines:	1
	Powerplant:    	Lycoming R-680-8 radial
	Horsepower:	220 hp

Performance:
	Range:		315 miles (507 km)
	Cruise Speed:   90 mph ( 145 km/h)
	Max Speed:      108 mph ( 174 km/h)
	Ceiling:       	13,200 ft (4025 m)

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