The Adcox Special was a two-seat open-cockpit
biplane
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built by the students of the US
Adcox Aviation Trade School in
1929
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, powered by a
Kinner K-5 engine
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Available energy sources include potential energy (e.g. energy of the Earth's gravitational field as exploited in hydroelectric power ge ...
of 100 hp (75 kW).
Although only one example was built, the design formed the basis for the
Adcox Student Prince that was produced in small numbers later that year.
See also
References
Special
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Policing
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Biplanes
Single-engined tractor aircraft
1920s United States sport aircraft
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