Thulin N
AB Thulinverken · Sweden · first flew 1917 · fighter
The Thulin N was a prototype Swedish scout aircraft built in the late 1910s. It was a two-seat biplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fuselage of welded steel pipes in a lattice construction |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane
- Fuselage of welded steel pipes in a lattice construction
- Fixed spur spring under the tail
Both upper and lower wings were fitted with knuckles connected by a push rod, and the fuselage was a lattice of welded steel pipes.
Specifications
- The Thulin N has a length of 5.65 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.86 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew in 1917. The Swedish military asked Thulin to use a 150 hp Benz engine, but Thulin opted for a Thulin G rotary engine.
Variants
Only one Thulin N was built, with a 120 hp Thulin G 11-cylinder air-cooled rotary engine.
Where you'll see it
It was a prototype scout aircraft built for the Swedish military.
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