Waco UC-72

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In the years immediately prior to World War II, the Waco Aircraft company was one of the largest manufacturers of civilian aircraft in the United States. In production during 1938-40 was the five-seat Model E was the latest in a steadily improving line of cabin biplanes. Immediately after the U.S. became involved in the war, the U.S. Army Air Corps began to commandeer fifteen Model Es, and 28 models of various other models. These were designated UC-72 for military service. The U.S. Navy also acquired three examples of an earlier 1936 model (the EQC-6), and these were designated J2W-1 for use by the Coast Guard.

Additional information on this aircraft can be found at Wikipedia here.
(updated February 2009)
 

Waco UC-72

Type:		4-5 seat cabin biplane
Crew:		4-5
Armament:	none

Specifications:
	Length:        	27' 9.75" (8.48 m)
	Height:        	8' 8" (2.64 m)
	Wingspan:      	34' 9" (10.59 m)
	Wing area:	285.2 sq. ft (26.50 sq. m)
	Empty Weight:  	2734 lb (1240 kg)
	Max Weight: 	4000 lb (1814 kg) max at takeoff

Propulsion:
	No. of Engines:	1
	Powerplant:    	Pratt & Whitney R-985-33 Wasp Junior radial
	Horsepower:	400 hp

Performance:
	Cruise Speed:   195 mph ( 314 km/h)
	Max Speed:      200 mph ( 322 km/h)
	Ceiling:       	23,500 ft (7165 m)

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