The Rearwin Speedster

摘要

While not a top-tier airplane manufacturer, Rearwin Airplanes Inc., founded in 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas, produced a line of rugged high-wing cabin monoplanes that are fondly remembered, culminating with the postwar-era Commonwealth Skyranger 185. One of its least numerous models, however, forever holds a special place in the hearts of modelers and pilots alike: the 6000 Speedster. Designed by Noel Hockaday and Douglas Webber, the Speedster first took [ flight on July 11,1934. Powered by the 95-hp air-cooled in-line four-cylinder ADC Cirrus Hi-Drive engine of English manufacture, the Speedster's sleek lines suggested speed and class.