Wright XF3W Apache
Civilian
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The Wright XF3W Apache racing aircraft debuted in 1926 as a single-seat, single-engine racer with 8.3-metre wingspan and 6.7-metre fuselage. Its 261 km/h speed positioned it competitively in high-speed racing events. The Apache exemplified American racing aircraft design during the Golden Age of air racing.
Specifications
- Role
- Racer
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1926
- Length
- 6.7 m
- Wingspan
- 8.3 m
- Max speed
- 261 km/h