RAS-1 Getta
The third flying boat after completion
Role	Training flying boat Type of aircraft
Manufacturer	STC
Designer	Radu Stoica
First flight	15 August 1925
Primary user	Romanian Naval Aviation
Number built	4

The RAS-1 Getta was a flying boat produced in Romania during the 1920s.

Design and Development

The RAS-1 Getta was designed by engineer Radu Stoica. It was a sesquiplane with a seating capacity of three, able to reach a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Following its successful maiden flight, on 15 August 1925, the Romanian Government ordered three more machines.^[1] The four flying boats were produced by STC, this model being the company's only product.^[2]

Operators

 Romania

• Royal Romanian Naval Aviation

Specifications

Data from Romanian Aeronautical Constructions 1905-1974;^[3] Airwar.ru^[4]

General characteristics

• Crew: 3
• Length: 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
• Height: 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
• Wing area: 50 m² (540 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 1,260 kg (2,778 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 2,045 kg (4,508 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Hiero 6 6-cyl water-cooled engine, 160 kW (220 hp) mounted in tandem

Performance

• Maximum speed: 160 km/h (99 mph, 86 kn)
• Cruise speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 kn)
• Endurance: 8 hours
• Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)