Loening C-2 Air Yacht
Loening · United States · first flew 1928 · airliner
The Loening C-2 Air Yacht was an amphibious airliner produced in the United States at the end of the 1920s. It carried seven passengers behind one pilot.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.57 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Amphibious biplane
- Single Pratt & Whitney Hornet engine
- Cabin for seven passengers
Look for a single-engined amphibious biplane with a passenger cabin, derived from the Loening OL.
Specifications
- The Loening C-2 Air Yacht has a length of 10.57 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.72 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the OL observation aircraft that Loening was producing for the US military. It first flew in 1928 and was designed by Grover Loening.
Variants
Versions were the Wright Cyclone C-2C and Hornet-powered C-2H, two of which were XHL-1s.
Where you'll see it
A total of 36 were built. A single Pratt & Whitney Hornet engine of 525 hp powered it.
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