1929 WACO “Taper Wing” CTO

The WACO CTO (T stands for Taper) in one of the most exciting and colorful airplanes of the period. Winner of the Transcontinental Air Derby and many other races. This is a “classic stunt plane” especially in the hands of Freddie Lund

There are three believed flying still.

The Taper Wing CTO is constructed of welded steel tubing and fabric covered for the fuselage. The wings are constructed of wood and also fabric covered. The engine is a Wright J-6-7 Radial, 225 HP, 7 cylinder, and air-cooled. Max speed 137mph Cruise 115 mph. Max weight 1677 lbs and payload of 308 lbs.

 

Name	WACO CTO
Type of Plane	3 place open cockpit biplane
Height	9 feet
Length	22 feet 5 inches
Wing Span (upper)	30 feet 3 inches
Wing Span (lower)	26 feet 3 inches
Seats	3 Place , Dual Control
Empty Weight	1677 lbs
Useful Load	923 lbs
Max Gross Weight	2600 lbs
Maximum Cruise Speed	138 mph
Crusing Speed	115 mph
Landing Speed	48 mph
Service Ceiling	19,000 feet
Engine	Wright J-6. 225 H.P 7 cylinder Radial engine
Fuel Capacity	65 gals
Approved type	Number 257