Travel Air 5000
Travel Air · United States · first flew 1926 · airliner
The Travel Air 5000 was an early high-wing monoplane airliner and racing monoplane, designed by Lloyd Stearman, Clyde Cessna and Walter Beech.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- High-wing cabin monoplane with a single engine
- Seats four passengers
- Wingspan of about 15.5 m
Look for a high-wing single-engine cabin monoplane with a 15.5 m wing.
Specifications
- The Travel Air 5000 has a length of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.54 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 198 km/h (123 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in March 1926. Thirteen were built.
Variants
The Travel Air 6000 was a variant.
Where you'll see it
It is chiefly remembered for winning the Dole Air Race from California to Hawaii. National Air Transport was its main user.
Related aircraft
- Travel Air 1000
- Travel Air 3000
- Travel Air 4000
- Travel Air 8000
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