Mohawk M1C
Mohawk Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Mohawk M1C, variously named Pinto, Redskin or Spurwing, was a 1920s American two or three-seat low-wing monoplane built in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.37 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing monoplane
- Two or three seats
- Single Kinner K-5 engine in the nose
A low-wing monoplane powered by a Kinner K-5 engine, with seats for a pilot and one passenger.
Specifications
- The Mohawk M1C has a length of 7.37 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.64 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1929 and was designed as a training monoplane.
Variants
The type was variously named Pinto, Redskin or Spurwing, and seven were built.
Where you'll see it
One M1C was evaluated by the United States Army Air Corps in 1930 as the YPT-7 Pinto for use as a primary trainer.
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