Engineering Division TW-1
Engineering Division · United States · first flew 1920 · light aircraft
The Engineering Division TW-1 was an American two-seat training biplane designed by the United States Army Engineering Division.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat training biplane
- Single Liberty 6 engine of 230 hp
- Second prototype later refitted with a 350 hp Packard 1A-1237 engine
Look for a two-seat training biplane with a single Liberty 6 engine and a wingspan of 12.5 m.
Specifications
- The Engineering Division TW-1 has a length of 8.79 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.5 m (41 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1920. Two prototypes were built, powered by a 230 hp Liberty 6.
Variants
The second aircraft was tested at McCook Field, where it was given the designation P-200, and was later modified with a 350 hp Packard 1A-1237 engine.
Where you'll see it
The type did not enter production. The United States Army Air Service was the primary user.
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