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Stits SA-3A Playboy

Ray Stits · United States · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Stits SA-3A Playboy — Fixed Wing
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The Stits SA-3A Playboy is a single seat, strut-braced low-wing monoplane that was designed by Ray Stits for amateur construction. The aircraft was designed and the prototype was completed in a three-month period during 1952. The design went on to become one of the most influential in the post-war boom in aircraft homebuilding.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Ray Stits
Service Entry
1952
Engine
1× four cylinder, four-stroke piston engine
Thrust / Power
85 hp
Length (ft)
17
Wingspan (ft)
22
Empty Weight (lb)
600
MTOW (lb)
902
Service Ceiling (ft)
12000
Range (mi)
400
Max Speed (mph)
145