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Acme Sierra

Early Jet (1946–1969)

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The Acme Aircraft Co S-1 Sierra was an experimental aircraft of unusual configuration built in the US in 1948 to investigate the advantages of a pusher propeller configuration. Apart from this engine installation, the aircraft was unusual in having an Y-shaped tail incorporating ruddervators on the upper fins. The wing was shoulder-mounted on the fuselage and was unswept.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
1× 4-cyl. air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Thrust / Power
85 hp
Length (ft)
18
Wingspan (ft)
30
Empty Weight (lb)
590
MTOW (lb)
900
Range (mi)
500
Max Speed (mph)
200