Northrop Gamma
Northrop Corporation · USA · first flew 1932 · transport aircraft
The Northrop Gamma is a streamlined all-metal single-engine monoplane used for mail carriage, record flights, and research.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Streamlined all-metal low-wing monoplane
- Single radial with spatted fixed gear
- Long-range mail and record-breaking aircraft
A clean cantilever low wing with a single radial and trousered fixed gear marks it as an early Northrop design.
Specifications
- The Northrop Gamma has a length of 9.07 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.55 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 394 km/h (245 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1932, it advanced Jack Northrop's stressed-skin construction and was flown on famous long-distance and record attempts.
Variants
Built in several variants for mail, exploration, and experimental use, closely related to the Delta.
Where you'll see it
Operated by mail carriers, record-seeking pilots, and explorers in the 1930s.
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