Rearwin Speedster Aircraft history performance and specifications

Two copies of the Cirrus powered version were built.

Rearwin "Speedster" 6000-M

The Menasco powered version saw 6 ( 10 ) copies being produced in the late 1930's.

The prototype Speedster ( initially ) failed the government spin ( recovery ) test. Perhaps resulting in its large vertical tail.
All in all, a pretty airplane that deserved a better fate.

Speedster
Specifications

6000C

6000M

Aircraft Type Certificate

637

 
Engine

Inline Inverted Cirrus

Inline Inverted Menasco

Horsepower

95

125

Wing Span

32 ft

32 ft

Length

22 ft 2 in

22 ft 2 in

Height

6 ft 8 in

6 ft 8 in

Wing Area 

145 sq ft

145 sq ft

Power Loading

17.4 lbs/hp

13.4 lbs/hp

Wing Loading

11.5 lbs/sq ft

11.5 lbs/sq ft

Empty Weight

1052 lbs

1052 lbs

Useful Load

616 lbs

616 lbs

Payload

220 lbs

220 lbs

Gross Weight

1668 lbs

1668 lbs

Fuel Capacity

34 gal

34 gal

Oil Capacity

2.5 gal

2.5 gal

Maximum Speed

144 mph

166 mph

Cruising Speed

120 mph

140 mph

Landing Speed

46 mph

46 mph

Cruising Range

600 miles

600 miles

Rate of Climb

600 ft/min

750 ft/min

Standard Equipment
Airspeed Indicator, Compass, Altimeter, Tachometer, Oil Pressure Gauge, Oil Temperature Gauge, Switch, Two Fuel Gauges, Dual Controls, Brakes, Fire Extinguisher, Tail Wheel, First Aid Kit, Cabin Door Lock -- Yale Type, Upholstered Cabin, Luggage Compartment (50 lbs capacity), Adjustable Front Seat.