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The Cessna Aircraft Company was founded in 1927 by
Clyde V. Cessna after he left the Travel Air Manufacturing Company which
he had founded along with Walter Beech and Lloyd Stearman in 1925.
Cessna had built his first aircraft in 1911 and his experience and
tenacity were the foundations on which the Cessna company built its
success in the field of civil aircraft design and construction. Cessna
have built more general aviation aircraft than any other manufacturer in
the world. The Model AW was developed from the Model AA (14 built) which
first flew in 1927 powered by a 120hp(89kW) Anzani. A three seat version
was built as the Model BW (13 built) and powered by a 220hp(164kW)
Wright. About six Model AW’s have survived of which three are believed
to be in airworthy condition.
NC4725
c/n 138
USA
4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1928
Engine: 110hp(82kW) Warner Scarab
Length: 24’9"(7.54m)
Height: 6’11"(2.1m)Wingspan: 40’0"(12.19m)
No.built: 50 Range: 630miles(1013km)
Cruising speed: 105mph(169kmh) Empty weight: 1225lb(556kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 2260lb(1026kg)
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