The Aeromarine 50, also called the Limousine Flying Boat, was a luxury seaplane.[1]
| Aeromarine 50 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Seaplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Aeromarine |
| First flight | 1919 |
| Introduction | Chicago Air Show |
Design and development
editAfter the First World War, Aeromarine had completed over 300 aircraft. Production was centered on seaplanes for sport and commercial use. President Inglis M. Uppercu, marketed the seaplane based in its luxury interior.[1]
The aircraft was a biplane seaplane with a two-pilot open cockpit and enclosed seating for three passengers. The engine was mounted in a pusher configuration.[2]
Operational history
editOne Aeromarine 50 was purchased by Aero Limited for New York-Atlantic City flights. Aeromarine Airways also operated Model 50 flying boats.[3]
Variants
edit- Aeromarine 50B
- Fully enclosed variant[4]
- Aeromarine 50C
- 150 hp (112 kW) Hispano Suiza powered version[5]
- Aeromarine 50 "S"
- a commercial passenger variant.[6]
Specifications (Aeromarine 50)
editData from Mississippi Valley Magazine
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 3
- Upper wingspan: 48 ft 6 in (14.78 m)
- Lower wingspan: 37 ft 8 in (11.48 m)
- Height: 12 ft 7 in (3.84 m)
- Empty weight: 2,280 lb (1,034 kg)
- Gross weight: 3,000 lb (1,361 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 40 U.S. gallons (150 L; 33 imp gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Aeromarine V-8 , 130 hp (97 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 65 kn (75 mph, 121 km/h)
- Stall speed: 38 kn (44 mph, 71 km/h)
- Endurance: 3.5 hr
- Rate of climb: 220 ft/min (1.1 m/s)
References
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- ^ a b Mississippi Valley Magazine: 26. March 1920.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link) - ^ "The Aeromarine Website". Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- ^ Aviation: 485. 24 April 1922.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link) - ^ E. R. Johnson. American Flying Boats and Amphibious Aircraft: An Illustrated History. p. 11.
- ^ The Rotarian Mar 1920. p. 109.
- ^ Manufacturers Aircraft Association. Aircraft year book By Aerospace Industries Association of America. p. 155.