Curtiss Wanamaker Triplane
Curtiss · United States · first flew 1916 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Wanamaker Triplane, also called the Curtiss Model T, was a large experimental four-engined triplane patrol flying boat of the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17.93 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Triplane wings of three different spans
- Four tractor engines
- Large flying boat hull
It is a four-engined triplane flying boat with Renault 12F V-12 engines and wings of unequal span, the upper reaching 134 ft.
Specifications
- The Curtiss Wanamaker Triplane has a length of 17.93 m (59 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 40.84 m (134 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).
- Typical crew: 6.
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History
It was the first four-engined aircraft built in the United States. At the time it was the largest seaplane in the world.
Variants
Only a single example was completed.
Where you'll see it
It was tested at RNAS Felixstowe in 1916 for the Royal Naval Air Service and was retired in 1916.
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