Barnhart Twin 15 Wampus-Kat
G. E. Barnhart · United States · first flew 1921 · transport aircraft
The Barnhart Twin 15 "Wampus-Kat" was a twin-engined biplane built in Pasadena, California, in 1920.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined biplane with folding wings
- Ailerons on both the upper and lower wings
- Small nose-mounted door for passengers, with the pilot in an open cockpit above
A conventional-gear biplane with a wooden fuselage, fabric-covered surfaces, folding wings and twin engines, 9.4 m long.
Specifications
- The Barnhart Twin 15 Wampus-Kat has a length of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.2 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
G. E. Barnhart, an engineer who had worked on the Handley Page programme, built the prototype. It was christened in August 1921 and four passengers flew in a flight demonstration.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built, powered by two Curtiss OX-5 V-8 engines of 90 hp each.
Where you'll see it
The Wampus-Kat was wrecked in a windstorm at Makepeace Airport in California. Financing for a rebuild was not obtained and development stopped.
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