Engine: Liberty V-12 (408-hp) Manufacturer: Ford Motor Car Company Serial No.: A.S. No. 5142 Propeller: Fixed-Pitch, Two-Blade, Wood Manufacturer: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Co. Markings: Curtiss Propeller #1249, Walnut, Standing RPM 1415, Part No. 047315, A.S. No. 110781, Plane MB-2, NBS-1 Overall Radius: 159 cm (62.5 in.) measured on displayed aircraft. (Dwg. 047315, from Air Service Report) Weight: Gross, 4,932 kg (10,850 lb) at takeoff for coast-to-coast flight Created by Eric Long Date Created 10/08/2010 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Treasures of the National Air and Space Museum Collection, NASM Acc. 1997-0065 Keywords Aircraft; Aviation; Exploration; Military; Records & Firsts Rights and Restrictions CC0
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