Boeing Model 6D
Boeing · United States · first flew 1928 · airliner
The Boeing Model 6D, also known as the Model 6E, B-1D and B-1E, was an American pusher biplane flying boat. Boeing built it between 1928 and 1929.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.37 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Pusher engine mounted on the lower side of the upper wing
- Rectangular wooden flying-boat hull
- Biplane wings taken from the Model 40 and shortened
Look for a small pusher biplane flying boat with the engine and wooden propeller on the underside of the upper wing.
Specifications
- The Boeing Model 6D has a length of 9.37 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.1 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 152.9 km/h (95 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed in 1928 and first flew in April 1928. The rectangular hull was of wood with spruce veneer covering, and the wings were taken from the Model 40 and shortened.
Variants
The B-1D had a 220 hp Wright J-5 Whirlwind and two were built. The B-1E was a strengthened version with a 410 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp, and five were redesignated Model 204 before completion.
Where you'll see it
It carried three passengers. It was built between May 1928 and April 1929.
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