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Single example of a Liberty-powered biplane built for an attempt at a non-stop flight across the USA.
| CREW | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 x Liberty, 295kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 4354 kg | 9599 lb |
| Empty weight | 2177 kg | 4799 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m | 55 ft 9 in |
| Length | 11.2 m | 36 ft 9 in |
| Height | 3.7 m | 12 ft 2 in |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 193 km/h | 120 mph |
| Cruise speed | 137 km/h | 85 mph |
| Range w/max.fuel | 4345 km | 2700 miles |
| Ernie, ecastle(@)justice.com, 04.02.2008 This plane is reportedly the first to fly with a useful load exceeding it's own weight. Any idea what the useful load was? |
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Do you have any comments about this aircraft ?
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