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Brian Gaunt, briangaunt(@)talktalk.net, 11.08.2008
The Reid&Sigrist RS1 Snargasher was a three seat advanced trainer prototype first flown in early 1939.It did not go into production though its performance and handling was said to be good in normal and aerobatic flight when it was tested at Martlesham Heath Test Establishment.It was issued with its Certificate of Airworthiness on the 3rd of June 1939 after having made its first public appearance at the Heathrow Garden Party of the Royal Aeronautical Society on the 15th of May 1939.
The RS1 was designed by Wing Commander George Lowdell.
The following are the technical details for the aircraft:-
Length:- 25ft 4ins.
Height:- 8ft 11ins.
Gross Weight:- 4,900lbs.
Wingspan:- 36ft 4ins.
Wing Area:- 212 Square ft.
Maximum Speed:- 205 mph at sea level.
Cruising Speed:- 190 mph at 6,000ft.
Stalling Speed:- 65 mph(fully loaded).
Ceiling:- 24,000ft.
Range:- 900 miles at 190 mph.
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