Vulcan American Moth Monoplane
Vulcan Aircraft Co · United States · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Vulcan American Moth Monoplane was an early light monoplane developed by the Doyle brothers. It was a strut-braced, high-wing aircraft with a tandem open cockpit.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.49 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Strut-braced high wing on a light monoplane
- Tapered wings
- Tandem open cockpits for pilot and one passenger
A strut-braced high-wing monoplane with tapered wings, a fabric-covered welded steel tube fuselage and conventional landing gear. The front passenger enters through the removable backrest between the cockpits.
Specifications
- The Vulcan American Moth Monoplane has a length of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 163 km/h (101 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Brothers Harvey and Wilson Doyle founded the Vulcan Aircraft Corporation with backing from William Burke of the Vulcan Last Company. The aircraft name was chosen to capitalise on the popularity of the de Havilland Tiger Moth.
Variants
A choice of engines could be fitted, including 60 or 90 hp Le Blond, 60 or 80 hp Anzani or a 70 hp Ryan-Siemens. The Davis V-3 was developed from it.
Where you'll see it
Eight were built by Vulcan. The company promoted the aircraft with a 3,300-mile tour of golf courses that ended in March 1928, and its assets were then sold to Davis Aircraft.
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