| Powell PH Racer | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Air Racer |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Designer | CH Powell |
| Variants | Shirlen Big Cootie |
The Powell PH Racer was a 1920s air racer which held the distinction of having won all the races it entered. [1]
| Powell PH Racer | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Role | Air Racer |
| National origin | United States of America |
| Designer | CH Powell |
| Variants | Shirlen Big Cootie |
The Powell PH Racer was a 1920s air racer which held the distinction of having won all the races it entered. [1]
The aircraft was designed by Professor C.H. Powell, teacher at the Aeronautics Department of the University of Detroit. [2]
The biplane racer used an all-wood fuselage with birch paneling. The wing spars were also wood with fabric covering. Uniquely, the aileron hinges were made of leather. [3]
The Powell Racer was returned to the University of Detroit where it was destroyed in static load tests.
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