The Vega Starliner NX21725 was a five/six-seat low-wing cabin monoplane with retractable landing gear and an unusual powerplant. The model 22 was a modification with 640hp Menasco Unitwin 2-544 and a single tail. This comprised two 194kW Menasco C6S-4 inline engines, mounted side-by-side, and coupled to drive together, or independently in emergency, a single propeller.

 

First flown on 22 April 1939 (piloted by B A Martin), the Starliner was abandoned after some 85 flight test hours as there was no demand for an aircraft in this category.

 

Vega Starliner NX21725

 

The aircraft was sold to a film studio and its track faded.

 

Engines: two 194kW Menasco C6S-4 Unitwin

Wingspan: 12.50 m / 41 ft 0 in

Length: 31'6"

Max take-off weight: 2722 kg / 6001 lb

Useful load: 1660 lb

Max. speed: 338 km/h / 210 mph

Cruise speed: 180 mph

Stall: 60 mph

Range: 600 mi

Seats: 6