Timm T-840
Timm Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1938 · airliner
The Timm T-840 was a twin-engine, high-wing passenger aircraft designed and flown in the United States in 1938.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.43 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing twin-engined monoplane
- Tricycle undercarriage
- Two Wright R-975-E3 nine-cylinder radial engines
A high-wing twin with two 420 hp Wright R-975-E3 radial engines and Hamilton-Standard constant-speed propellers.
Specifications
- The Timm T-840 has a length of 11.43 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.24 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 328 km/h (204 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a development of the unbuilt T-800 and first flew in February 1938 from the Timm works at Glendale, California. It had a tricycle undercarriage and slots with slotted flaps.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It could be configured to carry between six and ten passengers, with a crew of two.
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