Boeing NB
Boeing · United States · first flew 1923 · light aircraft
The Boeing NB was a two-seat training biplane built for the US Navy in the early 1920s, designed to provide basic flying instruction for naval aviators.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- US Navy trainer biplane of the early 1920s
- Built by Boeing for basic naval aviation training
- Open cockpit single-bay biplane with water-cooled inline engine
Standard equal-span two-bay biplane trainer with an open tandem cockpit, a radial engine, and conventional fixed undercarriage; visually similar to numerous other 1920s American training biplanes.
Specifications
- The Boeing NB has a length of 7.5 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The NB-1 and NB-2 were ordered by the US Navy as standard trainers and delivered in 1924–25; they served at Pensacola and other naval air stations for primary and intermediate training. The type was typical of immediate post-WWI trainer designs, offering docile handling.
Variants
NB-1 with Lawrence J-1 radial engine; NB-2 with Wright J-1 engine; approximately 57 built across both variants.
Where you'll see it
Served with the US Navy at Pensacola Naval Air Station and other training establishments through the mid-1920s before being replaced by more modern designs.
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