Engineering:Aeromarine Model 60
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| Model 60 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Passenger Limousine Flying Boat |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Aeromarine |
| Introduction | March 1923 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Aeromarine Model 60 is a twin engine seaplane design from the Aeromarine aircraft company.
Development
The original 1920 specification called for two 180 hp H-S engines. The sole production model produced in 1923 featured Aeromarine U-8-D engines. The prototype was not flown[1]
Design
The Model 60 is a five-passenger enclosed biplane seaplane with twin pusher engines.[2]
Specifications (Aeromarine Model 60)
Data from Skyways
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 4
- Length: 31 ft 9 in (9.68 m)
- Upper wingspan: 55 ft 6 in (16.92 m)
- Gross weight: 5,050 lb (2,291 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × Aeromarine U-8D , 250 hp (190 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 91 kn (105 mph, 169 km/h)
- Minimum control speed: 43 kn (50 mph, 80 km/h)
- Rate of climb: 650 ft/min (3.3 m/s)
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