Aerial Engineering Corporation Standard 6W-3
Aerial Engineering Corporation · United States · first flew 1925 · airliner
The Aerial Engineering Corporation Standard 6W-3 was a commercial transport modification of the US Standard J-1 biplane military trainer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane
- Single Curtiss C-6 engine
- Cabin for four passengers
It is a single-engined tractor biplane with a Curtiss C-6 engine and room for four passengers.
Specifications
- The Aerial Engineering Corporation Standard 6W-3 has a length of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.57 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It had new wings, a new engine and accommodation for four passengers. It was designed by Harvey C. Mummert and first flew in 1925.
Variants
It was built in small numbers, fewer than ten, as a modification of the Standard J-1.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a commercial transport aircraft.
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