Boeing Model 7
Boeing · United States · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The Boeing Model 7, also known as the Boeing BB-1, was an American biplane flying boat built by Boeing in the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Single pusher engine
- Pilot and two passengers sit together in one cockpit, the passengers right behind the pilot
A biplane flying boat with a single pusher engine and one shared cockpit, the passengers seated directly behind the pilot.
Specifications
- The Boeing Model 7 has a length of 8.4 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.8 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 135 km/h (84 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 7 January 1920, powered by a 130 hp Hall-Scott L-4 engine.
Variants
It was known both as the Model 7 and as the BB-1.
Where you'll see it
It was a utility flying boat that carried a pilot and two passengers, with a quoted range of 500 miles.
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