Mace-Trefethen R-2

Last updated
R-2 "Shark"
Role Racing aircraft
National origin United States
DesignerHarvey F. Mace
First flight3 September 1970

The Mace-Trefethen R-2 Shark is an American single place racing aircraft designed in the 1970s.

Contents

Design and development

The R-2 is a single seat, low-wing aircraft with conventional landing gear. The wooden construction aircraft features an elliptical wing. [1]

Operational history

At the 1970 Reno Air Races Mace achieved a speed of 198.53 mph (319.50 km/h)

Specifications (R-2 Shark)

Data from Air Trails

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. "Designer Report Mace R-2 Racer". Air Trails. Summer 1971.