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Virginia Air and Space Center / Hampton History Center, Hampton Virginia
Pitts S-1S 'Special'

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Description
  Manufacturer:Pitts
  Base model:S-1
  Designation:S-1
  Version:S
  Nickname:Special
  Basic role:Utility Transport
  Location:Virginia Air and Space Center / Hampton History Center, Hampton Virginia

Specifications
  Length: 15' 6" 4.7 m
  Height:6' 3" 1.9 m
  Wingspan: 17' 4" 5.2 m
  Wingarea: 98.5 sq ft 9.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 720 lb 326 kg
  Gross Weight: 1,148 lb 520 kg
  Max Weight: 1,150 lb 521 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming IO-360-B4A
  Horsepower (each): 180

Performance
  Range: 315 miles 507 km
  Cruise Speed: 141 mph 227 km/h 122 kt
  Max Speed: 177 mph 285 km/h 154 kt
  Climb: 2,677 ft/min 815 m/min
  Ceiling: 22,300 ft 6,796 m