Thomas-Morse R-5
Thomas-Morse Aircraft · United States · first flew 1922 · light aircraft
The Thomas-Morse R-5, also known as the TM-22, was an American single-engined parasol monoplane racing aircraft of the 1920s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol monoplane wing
- Single liquid-cooled V12 engine in the nose
- Single-seat racing aircraft
A parasol racing monoplane powered by a 600 hp Packard 1A-2025 liquid-cooled V12 engine.
Specifications
- The Thomas-Morse R-5 has a length of 6.05 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 303 km/h (188 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 29 September 1922. It was designed by B. Douglas Thomas for the United States Army Air Service.
Variants
Two were built, and the type is also known as the TM-22.
Where you'll see it
Both aircraft were built for the United States Army Air Service in 1922. After competing in the 1922 Pulitzer Trophy Race the type was abandoned.
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