Burnelli CB-16
Burnelli · United States · first flew 1929 · airliner
The Burnelli CB-16, also known as the Uppercu-Burnelli CB-300, was a passenger aircraft designed by the American company Burnelli in 1928.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing monoplane
- Two Curtiss Conqueror V-12 engines
- Retractable landing gear
Look for a high-wing twin-engined passenger aircraft of 90 ft span with retractable landing gear.
Specifications
- The Burnelli CB-16 has a length of 14.33 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27.43 m (90 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 233 km/h (145 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Vincent Burnelli designed the CB-16, which first flew on 8 January 1929. It was powered by two Curtiss Conqueror V-12 piston engines.
Variants
Only one CB-16 was built, and it was also known as the Uppercu-Burnelli CB-300.
Where you'll see it
The CB-16 was the first twin-engined aircraft to have retractable landing gear. It carried two pilots and up to 20 passengers.
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