Ryan Aircraft Spirit of St. Louis plane range – how far can it fly?

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The Ryan Aircraft Spirit of St. Louis can fly up to 3,590 nautical miles (6,649 km) as a ferry flight with no payload. With a full load of passengers and cargo, the range drops to approximately 3,530 nm (6,538 km). At its cruise speed of 97 kt, that's about 37h 1m of non-stop flying at ferry weight, or 36h 24m fully loaded.

Range Specifications

Ferry Range
3,590 nm
6,649 km — 37h 1m
Max Payload Range
3,530 nm
6,538 km — 36h 24m
Cruise Speed
97 kt
true airspeed

Physical Specifications

Length
8.41 m
28 ft
Wingspan
14.02 m
46 ft
MTOW
2,330 kg
5,137 lbs
Engine Model
Wright J-5C Whirlwind
Max Seats
1
certified limit

Production

Total Built
1
Ryan NYP, NX-211

Source: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, final total

Runway Requirements

Takeoff (MTOW)
1,000 ft
sea level, ISA, full weight
Takeoff (Empty)
800 ft
operating empty weight
Landing (MLW)
1,500 ft
sea level, ISA, dry runway

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