Evans VP-1 Volksplane

Aircraft Details

  • Length:………………………..18 ft. (5.49 m)
  • Wingspan:……………………24 ft. (7.32 m)
  • Height:………………………..5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
  • Weight:……………………….441 lbs. (200.03 kg)
  • Crew:…………………………. 1
  • Powerplant:………………….1, 1300cc Volkswagon engine
  • Max Speed:…………………..120 MPH (89.48 kW)

Aircraft Description

  • This aircraft is what is called a “Homebuilt” and was built from plans by CAM member, Dr. Murray O’Neil.  There were 2 of these planes built by Murray and a friend of his.
  • The engine in the plane is a Volkswagen car engine, hence the name Volksplane.
  • This aircraft is constructed of wood and fabric and was donated by Dr. Murray O’Neil.
  • The Evans VP-1 Volksplane is an American designed aircraft for amateur construction. The aircraft was designed by former Convair, Ryan Aircraft and General Dynamics aeronautical engineer William Samuel Evans of La Jolla, California
Dr. Murray O’Neil