The CR-3 was a mid-wing radial engined taildragger racer with manual retractable landing gear and a tail skid. The propeller was from a clipped wing Monocoupe racer #14. The tail surface was designed to be neutral, without downforce in flight.

Sep 11, 2024 · The Cessna CR-3 was a racing aircraft designed and developed by Cessna as part of the CR series. It was the follow-on aircraft of the CR-1 and CR-2 that competed in National Air Races. The manufacturer rolled out the CR-3 out of the shop on June 2, 1933, and it performed its first flight on June 11.

In it's short 61 day life, the CR-3 won every race it was entered in, becoming the fastest and most famous of the Cessna racers. The model in this kit represents the CR-3's final configuration as flown in July 1933 at the Chicago Air Races.

Cessna CR-3. C lyde Vernon Cessna had been a successful Overland automobile dealer in Enid, Oklahoma for several years until 1911 when he was struck with flying fever. Fascinated by the frail but efficient Bleriot XI monoplane that traversed the English Channel in 1909, Cessna eventually left Oklahoma for New York City, where he worked briefly ...

The Cessna CR-2 and CR-3 racers were a special breed of airplane flown by a unique breed of pilots who were not afraid to fly those machines to their limits. Perhaps more importantly, the speedsters of Clyde and Eldon Cessna brought Wichita not only fame but embellished the prairie city’s already solid reputation as the undisputed “Air ...

Sep 2, 2024 · The CR-3 set a world speed record for aircraft with engines under 500 cubic inches, reaching 237.4 mph (382.3 km/h). The CR-3 helped solidify Cessna's credibility as a high-performance aircraft manufacturer and supported the company during the Great Depression.

The CR-3 was a mid-wing radial engined taildragger racer with manual retractable landing gear and a tail skid. The propeller was from a clipped wing Monocoupe racer #14. The tail surface was designed to be neutral, without downforce in flight.

This is the Cessna CR-3 listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the main thumbnail and extra images.

The CR-3 was a mid-wing radial engined taildragger racer with manual retractable landing gear and a tail skid. The propeller was from a clipped wing Monocoupe racer #14. The tail surface was designed to be neutral, without downforce in flight.

CESSNA CR-3 Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA Model: CR-3. Details on the CESSNA CR-3 aircraft, based on current FAA records. This includes specifications, engine type, and other key details.