Warwick W-4 Hot Canary

The W-4 Hot Canary is a custom biplane designed for air racing.[1]

W-4 Hot Canary
W-4 Hot Canary
Role Biplane racer
National origin United States
Designer William J. Warwick
Introduction 1969
Number built 1

Design

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The W-4 is a single place conventional geared negative stagger biplane.

Operational history

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  • 1970 Florida Sport Biplane consolation race - 1st place
  • 1970 Reno Air Race - 4th place in biplane category - 163 mph average
  • 1971 Reno Air Race [2]

Specifications (W-4 Hot Canary)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 17 ft (5.2 m)
  • Wingspan: 16 ft (4.9 m) Reverse stagger
  • Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
  • Empty weight: 705 lb (320 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,019 lb (462 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming 0-290-D2 Horizontally Opposed Piston, 125 hp (93 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 170 kn (196 mph, 315 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h)
  • Range: 480 nmi (550 mi, 890 km)

References

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  1. ^ "Warwick W-4 Hot Canary". Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  2. ^ Air Progress: 16. October 1971. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)