Seversky Sev-S2

1937

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Seversky Sev-S2

The Seversky Sev-S2, a powerful, low-wing racing monoplane, was virtually identical to the Seversky P-35, which was undergoing trials in 1937. It dominated the last three Bendix Trophy air races, beginning in 1937 when Frank Fuller won at an average speed of 415.51km/h, having flown for 7 hrs 54 min 26 sec. On 3 September the following year, the famous aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran won the race at an average speed of 401.83km/h. The Sev-S2 was an important aircraft, the forerunner of a line that led directly to the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.

Specification 
 CREW1
 ENGINE1 x 1000hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp 14-cylinder radial engine
 WEIGHTS
  Take-off weight2899 kg6391 lb
 DIMENSIONS
  Wingspan10.97 m36 ft 0 in
  Length7.77 m26 ft 6 in
  Height2.97 m10 ft 9 in
 PERFORMANCE
  Max. speed491 km/h305 mph
  Ceiling9050 m29700 ft
  Range1930 km1199 miles

Comments
Klaatu, e-mail, 26.06.2011 16:37

The 1938 MGM movie "Test Pilot" featured one of these airplanes, supposedly being flown by Clark Gable. I believe the one the studio used was Frank Fuller's.

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