1928 Stinson SM-2 Junior

**adamb** · 11-26-2010, 10:53 PM

Stinson Aircraft had introduced their large high-winged six-seat SM-1 Detroiter in 1927.The SM-1 was sold successfully to airlines and other commercial operators, but it was too large to appeal to private owners.

Stinson therefore redesigned the aircraft with shorter span wings, shorter fuselage and a choice of less powerful engines as the SM-2 Junior. The aircraft was a strut-braced high wing monoplane with a sturdy outrigger undercarriage which was braced against the wing support struts and the initial 110 h.p. Warner Scarab engine was normally left uncowled. The first SM-2 flew in mid-1928 and deliveries commenced that year. Later versions of the SM-2 had higher-powered engines of between 165 h.p. and 225 h.p.

The design was further developed to produce the more powerful and heavier SM-7 and SM-8 models which were full four-seaters and these were also used by commercial firms. The Junior R of 1932 had a deeper fuelage and a low-set stub wing to mount the undercarriage and wing struts.

Adam

**azzaro** · 11-26-2010, 11:03 PM

Very nice Adam. Leave it to you to showcase the classic jems. The only place you see that much polished wood nowadays is in high end business jets. — Bob

**lifejogger** · 11-26-2010, 11:03 PM

Outstanding shots Adam and the plane is a fun one to fl, I enjoy taking her up myself.

**flyboy208** · 11-26-2010, 11:49 PM

Love this classic Adam, saw one on static display at an airshow in Montana about 5 years ago, one beautiful flying machine ...

Mike

**adamb** · 11-27-2010, 01:02 AM

Thank you very much Bob,John and Mike,appreciate it fellas.

Adam

**HardCub** · 11-27-2010, 02:24 PM

Adam, I think this is your best post yet! The gorgeous colors, the rich details, the composition with the plane and the great looking scenery... everything is just beautiful. I really enjoyed viewing it. Your simulator looks amazing buddy.