Franklin Sport Collection

Franklin Sport Aircraft List

1931 Franklin Sport 90

See a 1931 Franklin Sport 90 at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum.

Donation: Terry Brandt

Engine: Lambert R-266, 90 HP

Variously described as “buxom” or “pot-bellied,” the Franklin Sport 90 was introduced into a failing economy. Built as a sport plane it had to be flown with a firm hand at all times. Little is known about the Franklin Aircraft Company because it failed in 1932 and the company’s records were ordered destroyed in 1942. Franklin built only 16 airplanes in its short life, eight with Lambert 60 HP engines and six with 90 HP engines.

Additional Specifications:

Cruise: 95 MPH

Top Speed: 115 MPH

Empty Weight: 885 lbs

Gross Weight: 1424 lbs

Wing Span: 26' / 24'

Length: 19'6"

Height: 7'9"

Service Ceiling: 10,000'

Climb in 1 Minute: 900' at sea level

Approximate Number Built: 6

(Data pulled from Joseph Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft series.)