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Model D17W Specifications
Approved Type Certificate:  Not issued. Operated under Restricted category license.
Total Built:  Two
Price:  $20,600
Wing span:  32 feet
Wing Area:  265.7 ft2
Wing loading:  15.7 lb./ ft2
Length:  26 feet 15/32 inches
Height:  8 feet
Basic empty weight:  2,553 lb.
Maximum gross weight:  4,200 lb.
Engine:  Pratt & Whitney R-985 “Wasp Jr.” SCG nine-cylinder, air-cooled radial, 600 hp.
Propeller:  Hamilton Standard constant speed.
Power loading:  7.0 lb./hp.
Maximum speed:  235 mph @ 13,500 feet
Cruise speed:  235 mph.
Landing speed:  50 mph
Rate of climb:  2,500 ft./min.
Service ceiling:  30,000 ft.
Fuel capacity:  120 gallons standard
Range:  Varied depending upon flight profile
Technical features:  Supercharged, geared R-985 engine developing 600 hp. @ 2,850 rpm for takeoff and 525 hp. @ 2,700 rpm for cruise.



 
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