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Designation: UPF-7

WACO UPF-7

WACO UPF-7

A picture of the WACO UPF-7

The UPF-7 introduced in 1937 was the seventh and last model in WACO’s popular F-series of bi-planes.  In 1940, the company undertook a program to redesign the UPF-7 to meet the requirements of the U.S. Government’s Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP).  This program trained civilian pilots at government expense in anticipation of the need for many pilots when the U.S. was inevitably drawn into World War II.  Modifications were relatively simple; controls in the front seat, a wider landing gear, and improved access to the front cockpit were the main differences.  WACO produced more UPF-7s than of any of their previous models in the F series.

Wingspan 30 ft

Wingspan

Length 23 ft 6 in.

Length

Height 8 ft 6 in.

Height

Weight 2,650 lbs (loaded)

Weight

Max. Speed 130 MPH

Maximum Speed

Service Ceiling 14,800 ft

Service Ceiling

Range 250 miles

Range

Engines One Continental W-670-6N with 220 horsepower

Engine

Crew 2

Crew


Manufacturer
WACO

Markings
Gilpin & Greenway Airlines, Tucson, Arizona, 1944

Designation
UPF-7

Registration
NC30135

Serial Number
5532