Thomas-Morse MB-1
Thomas-Morse Aircraft · United States · first flew 1918 · fighter
The Thomas-Morse MB-1 was an open-cockpit monoplane fighter built for the U.S. Army Air Service in 1918.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol monoplane with the wing carried above the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol monoplane with the wing carried above the fuselage
- Open cockpit
- Heavy Liberty L-12 V-12 engine and two 7.7 mm machine guns
A single-seat parasol monoplane with a large V-12 engine in the nose and a wide, high wing.
Specifications
- The Thomas-Morse MB-1 has a length of 6.7 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.28 m (37 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by B. Douglas Thomas as a high-wing parasol monoplane powered by a Liberty 12 engine. It flew only once.
Variants
Only one MB-1 was built, and there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The Liberty 12 proved so heavy that the landing gear collapsed while the aircraft was taxiing for a second flight, and no production followed.
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