Wright Model K
Wright · United States · first flew 1915 · light aircraft
The Wright Model K was a twin-engine pusher floatplane biplane built by the Wright Company in 1915, designed for US Navy evaluation as a patrol and training floatplane. It represented one of the Wright Company's last major designs.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.31 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engine Wright floatplane biplane of 1915
- Pusher engine arrangement with engines mounted between the wings
- Large central float and wing-tip floats for water operations
Distinctive as a twin-engine biplane floatplane with pusher propellers between the wings, a large central main float, and the open-frame construction typical of Wright aircraft.
Specifications
- The Wright Model K has a length of 8.31 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.76 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 129 km/h (80 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Delivered to the US Navy in 1915, the Model K underwent evaluation but was not ordered in quantity. It reflected the Wright Company's attempt to compete in the growing military aviation market before the company's eventual merger and decline.
Variants
A single example was delivered to the US Navy; no series production followed.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated briefly by the US Navy but not adopted for service; the Navy preferred designs from other manufacturers.
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