Douglas C-1
Douglas · United States · first flew 1925 · transport aircraft
The Douglas C-1 was a single-engine biplane transport operated by the United States Army Air Service in the mid-1920s, designed to carry cargo and passengers over medium distances.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.77 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine US Army biplane cargo and transport aircraft of the mid-1920s
- Open pilot cockpit with enclosed cargo/passenger area
- Part of Douglas's early series of military utility aircraft
A conventional single-engine military biplane with equal-span wings, an open pilot cockpit, and an enclosed forward fuselage section typical of 1920s American military transports.
Specifications
- The Douglas C-1 has a length of 10.77 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.25 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 187 km/h (116 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1925, the C-1 was procured in small numbers by the Army Air Service as a standard transport type. It served alongside the larger Douglas World Cruiser and established Douglas's reputation as a supplier of reliable military aircraft.
Variants
The C-1 was produced in small batches with minor variations in engine and equipment; no radically different sub-variants were manufactured.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the United States Army Air Service and its successor the Army Air Corps through the late 1920s and into the early 1930s.
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