Stout 2-AT Pullman
Stout Metal Airplane · United States · first flew 1924 · airliner
The Stout 2-AT Pullman was an early American all-metal commercial transport, a pioneering design that directly preceded the Ford Trimotor. It was designed by William Bushnell Stout using corrugated duralumin construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single Liberty engine in nose of corrugated-metal fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Corrupted dimensions — actual length ~10 m, wingspan ~14 m; all-metal 1920s US airliner
- Single Liberty engine in nose of corrugated-metal fuselage
- High cantilever wing, enclosed passenger cabin
Distinctive corrugated metal fuselage skin and high cantilever wing set it apart from fabric-covered contemporaries. Single large Liberty engine in the nose and enclosed passenger cabin were advanced features for the era.
Specifications
- The Stout 2-AT Pullman has a length of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.68 m (58 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
First flown in 1924, the 2-AT (Air Transport) Pullman was operated by Ford Air Transport Service after Henry Ford purchased Stout's company. The lessons learned directly informed the development of the famous Ford 4-AT and 5-AT Trimotors.
Variants
Only a handful of 2-AT aircraft were built before production transitioned to the trimotor configuration.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Ford Air Transport Service on early US airmail routes in the mid-1920s.
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