L-W-F T-3
L-W-F Engineering Company · United States · first flew 1923 · transport aircraft
The L-W-F T-3 was an American eight-passenger transport biplane built for the United States Army Air Service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional biplane with an open cockpit for the pilot
- Enclosed cabin for eight passengers
- Single 400 hp Liberty L-12A V-12 engine driving a two-bladed propeller
A conventional single-engine biplane with an open pilot cockpit ahead of an enclosed passenger cabin.
Specifications
- The L-W-F T-3 has a length of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.85 m (52 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was delivered to the Army Air Service in 1923 and designated XT-3. It was powered by a 400 hp Liberty L-12A engine.
Variants
Only one aircraft was built, and the further nine T-3s on order were cancelled.
Where you'll see it
The sole aircraft was used by the Air Service as an engine test bed.
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