The original prototype of the S1 Special first flew in September 1944. The designer of the original Pitts Special aerobatic biplane, Curtiss Pitts, could hardly have appreciated that his design would continue in production for over five decades, and that it would come to be considered by the general public as the definitive aerobatic and display flying aircraft.
The S1T was introduced to production in 1981, and introduced a 150kW (200hp) Lycoming (now Textron Lycoming) AEIO360 driving a constant speed prop, symmetrical wings and four ailerons.
This aircraft includes a custom-designed panel, full lighting effects, opening canopy, full animation, reflective textures and two-color multiple smoke system.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 15ft 6in
Height: 6ft 3in
Wing span: 17ft 4in
Wing area: 98.5sq ft
Weight - empty: 720lb
- MTOW: 1150lb
Powerplant: Textron Lycoming AEIO360 driving a constant speed prop
Maximum sped: 153kt
Cruise speed: 123kt
Never exceed speed: 199 kt
Range: 275nm (no reserve)
Ceiling: 22,300ft
Designer:
Matthew Hull
E-mail: mjhull2007@comcast.net
Date: 20 May 2008
