Dayton-Wright KT Cabin Cruiser
Dayton-Wright Airplane Company · United States · first flew 1921 · light aircraft
The Dayton-Wright KT Cabin Cruiser was a 1920s American three-seat touring aircraft, often known as the "Honeymoon Express".
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Developed from the de Havilland DH.4 biplane
- Glazed enclosure for two passengers in tandem seats in front
- Pilot sits behind under a continuous glazed canopy
A DH.4 biplane with a glazed cabin enclosing the passengers in front and the pilot at the rear, powered by a Liberty 12.
Specifications
- The Dayton-Wright KT Cabin Cruiser has a length of 9.18 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.3 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Dayton-Wright had built 3,106 DH.4s under licence in the First World War and looked to civil transports afterwards. The Cabin Cruiser was a standard production DH.4 with a glazed enclosure added.
Variants
It was one of several civil aircraft the company developed from the DH.4.
Where you'll see it
It was offered as a touring aircraft carrying two passengers.
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