This model was conceived, designed, and built with the idea of producing an airplane embodying five primary qualities; namely, luxury in appointments, highest possible performance, low upkeep and operation costs, controllability, and safety.

The C4 cabin monoplane was manufactured to accommodate engines of 225 h.p. and higher. Ahead of its time in many respects, it was conclusive testimony to the success of Spartan designers and craftsmen.

Powered with Pratt & Whitney 450 h.p. Wasp, Jr., the model 7W "Executive" is a four or five place, closed, low-wing, all-metal monoplane designed in 1934 and first produced in 1935. It has proved exceptionally popular with business concerns and individuals who want air transportation of the high performance class.

The cabin interior was designed for comfort. Both front seats slide back eighteen inches, giving full door opening to both pilots and passengers. Arm rests, ash trays, dome lights, interior and exterior openings to the 100 lb., capacity luggage compartment, deep cushions, cabin heaters and ventilators, sound proofing, and exceptionally large windows for excellent visibility are just a few of the features contained in the Spartan "Executive."

Performance: Cruising, sea level, 190 m.p.h.; Landing Speed. with flaps, 57 m.p.h.; Maximum Rate of Climb, 1530 f.p.m.; Cruising Range, 950 miles; Service Ceiling, 22,000 feet; Gross Weight, loaded, 4400 lbs.

The Spartan Model 8W "Zeus" was a two place, all-metal, low-wing, military airplane of advanced design when it was produced in 1937. It carried a Pratt & Whitney Wasp engine rated at 600 h.p. for take-off, and had a range of 760 miles. All-metal construction insured its ability to withstand severe weather conditions without deterioration.

The Zeus was readily adaptable for use as an advanced trainer, fighter, light bomber, scout, or photographic plane.

Built in quantity for the United States Navy, the Spartan NP-1 was a biplane primary trainer. The Fuselage was welded chrome moly steel tubing, fabric covered; Wings, Clark Y airfoil section, laminated spruce spars, spruce truss type ribs, aluminum alloy leading edge, fabric covered; Power Plant, Lycoming R-680-B4C, 225 h.p.

Former President Bush trained in this aircraft.