Design and Development
The American aircraft designer Walter J. Carr conceptualized and constructed the Carr Special (NR12844) racing aircraft specifically for participation in the National Air Races. This unique aircraft was a single-seat, wooden low-wing monoplane.
Initially, it was equipped with a 90 hp Curtiss OX-5 engine. However, flight tests conducted in 1932 revealed that its performance did not meet the designer’s expectations. Consequently, the aircraft was re-equipped with a more powerful 125 hp Warner Scarab engine for the races.
Performance and Later Life
Despite the engine upgrade, the Carr Special did not achieve significant success in the aviation competitions. After its racing career, the aircraft underwent a transformation and was repurposed as a “skywriter,” engaging in aerial advertising.
Unfortunately, the aircraft’s operational life concluded in 1937 when it crashed during an unsuccessful landing attempt, marking the end of the Carr Special’s journey.
Technical Specifications
| Modification | Special |
| Wingspan, m | 6.71 |
| Engine type | 1 Piston engine Warner Scarab |
| Power, hp | 1 x 125 |
| Crew, crew members | 1 |
Image and diagram gallery of the Carr Special (NR12844)
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