Engineering:Mohawk M-2-C Chieftain
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Short description: Prototype twin aircraft
| M-2-C Chieftain | |
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| Role | Light Twin |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Mohawk Aircraft |
| Introduction | 1930 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Mohawk M-2-C Chieftain is a prototype light twin aircraft from the Mohawk Aircraft Company.[1]
Design
The M-2-C is a low-wing three place twin engine aircraft with conventional landing gear powered by two Michigan Rover engines.[2]
Operational history
X-590E was registered on March 30, 1929 and sold several times in rapid succession while remaining registered in Minneapolis. The Mohawk Aircraft company was dissolved in 1930.[3]
Specifications (M-2-C)
Data from Skyways
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2
- Length: 26 ft (7.9 m)
- Wingspan: 44 ft (13 m)
- Powerplant: 2 × Michigan Rover Air cooled piston, 55 hp (41 kW) each
- Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
- Maximum speed: 91 kn (105 mph, 169 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 78 kn (90 mph, 140 km/h)
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