Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Ryan NYP (Spirit of St. Louis) Record-Setting Long-Range Aircraft.
1 x Wright Whirlwind J-5C engine developing 223 horsepower while driving a two-bladed propeller.
Propulsion
134 mph
215 kph | 116 kts
Max Speed
16,404 ft
5,000 m | 3 miles
Service Ceiling
4,101 miles
6,600 km | 3,564 nm
Operational Range