Aeromarine M-1
Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company · United States · first flew 1917 · light aircraft
The Aeromarine M-1 was a two-seat training biplane ordered by the US Army Aviation Section, Signal Corps in 1917 and built by the Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company of Keyport, New Jersey.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.77 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat unequal-span training biplane
- Single Hall-Scott A-7 engine in the nose
- Upper wing span of 11.3 m against 10.1 m for the lower wing
A biplane trainer powered by a 100 hp Hall-Scott A-7 engine.
Specifications
- The Aeromarine M-1 has a length of 7.77 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.28 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 126 km/h (78 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Charles F. Willard designed it, and it first flew in 1917. Six were built.
Variants
The Aeromarine 39 was a variant.
Where you'll see it
The Aviation Section of the US Signal Corps was the primary user.
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