The RAS-1 Getta was a flying boat produced in Romania during the 1920s.
| RAS-1 Getta | |
|---|---|
| |
| The third flying boat after completion | |
| Role | Training flying boat |
| Manufacturer | STC |
| Designer | Radu Stoica |
| First flight | 15 August 1925 |
| Primary user | Romanian Naval Aviation |
| Number built | 4 |
Design and Development
editThe RAS-1 Getta was designed by engineer Radu Stoica. It was a sesquiplane with a seating capacity of three, able to reach a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Following its successful maiden flight, on 15 August 1925, the Romanian Government ordered three more machines.[1] The four flying boats were produced by STC, this model being the company's only product.[2]
Operators
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Specifications
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Data from Romanian Aeronautical Constructions 1905-1974;[3] Airwar.ru[4]
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Length: 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
- Height: 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 50 m2 (540 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 1,260 kg (2,778 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,045 kg (4,508 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hiero 6 6-cyl water-cooled engine, 160 kW (220 hp) mounted in tandem
Performance
- Maximum speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
- Cruise speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 kn)
- Endurance: 8 hours
- Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
References
edit- ^ Romanian Review, Volume 36, Issues 8-12. Europolis Pub. 1982. p. 31.
- ^ D.Bernad. "The First Twenty Five Years. Romanian Aircraft Production 1911-1935". Air Enthusiast 1996-05.
- ^ Ion Gudju; Gheroghe Iacobescu; Ovidiu Ionescu (1974). Romanian Aeronautical Constructions 1905-1974 (PDF). p. 104.
- ^ "RAS-1 Getta". airwar.ru (in Russian).