Pitcairn PA-2 Sesquiwing

Pitcairn PA-2 Sesquiwing
Model of a 1926 PA-2 on display at the EAA Airventure Museum
Role	Biplane
National origin	United States of America
Manufacturer	Pitcairn Aircraft Company
Designer	Agnew E. Larson
First flight	1926
Introduction	1926

The Pitcairn PA-2 Sesquiwing "Arrow" is an early biplane designed for air racing and commercial airmail service.

The Sesquiwing featured a quick change motor mount to accommodate a Curtiss C-6 or Curtiss OX-5 engine, and wheel fairings for speed.

A specially built PA-2 was flown by Jim Ray in the 1926 Ford National Reliability Air Tour. It placed second in a race for engines under 800 cubic inches displacement, then it had its engine swapped to an OX-5 for a race the next day, and again back to a Curtiss C-6 engine the next day to win the Detroit race.

Data from The Pitcairn Sesqui-Wing

General characteristics

Performance

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