Nicholas-Beazley NB-3
Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company · United States · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Nicholas-Beazley NB-3 was an American light parasol-wing monoplane produced in the late 1920s during the boom years of American general aviation. It was aimed at the private pilot market with simple, affordable construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.68 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- American late-1920s light monoplane
- Parasol or high-wing single-seat design
- Light fabric-covered construction
A small parasol-wing light monoplane with a light inline or radial engine, strut-braced high wing, and open single-seat cockpit. Its modest dimensions and 1920s construction methods are characteristic.
Specifications
- The Nicholas-Beazley NB-3 has a length of 6.68 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.98 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company of Marshall, Missouri produced a series of light aircraft in the late 1920s. The NB-3 was among their designs offered to private buyers during the aviation enthusiasm of the Lindbergh era.
Variants
Nicholas-Beazley produced several related designs with different engine fits; the NB-3 was one variant in a small family of light monoplanes.
Where you'll see it
The NB-3 was operated by private owners in the United States; it did not enter military or commercial airline service. The Great Depression curtailed the company's production.
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