Ogden Osprey
Ogden Aeronautical · United States · first flew 1930 · airliner
The Ogden Osprey was a three-engined, high-wing monoplane airliner seating six, designed in the United States and first flown in early 1930. Six were built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.52 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-engined high-wing monoplane
- Three-part wing of rectangular plan with blunted tips
- Fixed split-axle tailwheel undercarriage
A small trimotor whose throw-over control column could be flown from either front seat.
Specifications
- The Ogden Osprey has a length of 10.52 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.24 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The wing was built around twin spruce box spars and was fabric covered. The fuselage and tail were welded steel-tube structures, also fabric covered. The 13 ft cabin accommodated six including a crew of one or two.
Variants
At least three engine types were fitted: the prototype and some later aircraft had 90 hp Cirrus III engines and were designated Osprey C, and others had 95 hp Menasco B-4 or 125 hp Menasco C-4 Pirate engines.
Where you'll see it
Some were used commercially before Ogden Aeronautical ceased trading in the Great Depression.
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