RAS-1 Getta

RAS-1 Getta
The third flying boat after completion
Role	Training flying boat
Manufacturer	STC
Designer	Radu Stoica
First flight	15 August 1925
Primary user	Romanian Naval Aviation
Number built	4

The RAS-1 Getta was a flying boat produced in Romania during the 1920s.

Design and Development

The RAS-1 Getta was designed by engineer Radu Stoica. It was a sesquiplane with a seating capacity of three, able to reach a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Following its successful maiden flight, on 15 August 1925, the Romanian Government ordered three more machines.^[1] The four flying boats were produced by STC, this model being the company's only product.^[2]

Operators

 Romania

• Royal Romanian Naval Aviation

Specifications

The RAS Getta prototype

Data from Romanian Aeronautical Constructions 1905-1974;^[3] Airwar.ru^[4]

General characteristics

• Crew: 3
• Length: 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
• Height: 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
• Wing area: 50 m² (540 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 1,260 kg (2,778 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 2,045 kg (4,508 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Hiero 6 6-cyl water-cooled engine, 160 kW (220 hp) mounted in tandem

Performance

• Maximum speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
• Cruise speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 kn)
• Endurance: 8 hours
• Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)

References

Bibliography

• Craciunoiu, Cristian (March 2001). "L'hydravion RAS Getta, un éphémère projet roumain..." (in fr). Avions: Toute l'Aéronautique et son histoire (96): 31–35. ISSN 1243-8650. 

External links

• Digital drawings

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