Hise Model A
Hise Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1929 · airliner
The Hise Model A was a trimotor aircraft built by the Hise Aircraft Corporation, founded by Detroit industrialist Fred Hise.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing trimotor monoplane
- Three 125 hp Kinner K-5 five-cylinder radial engines
- Conventional landing gear
A high-wing trimotor whose executive interior had red leather seats and silver-plated ashtrays.
Specifications
- The Hise Model A has a length of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.85 m (52 ft).
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The prototype was shown at the 1929 National Aeronautic Exposition in Cleveland. It was tested at Detroit City Airport.
Variants
Only a single prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
In March 1930 the company contracted to sell five aircraft to the Dixie and Northern Air Line for service between Detroit and Miami, but the sale was never completed.
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