• Side view of a gold and white plane suspended from the ceiling with two wings and a wooden propeller. The number 2 and a bird logo are on the side of the plane.
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    Engine: Liberty V-12 (423-hp) Propeller: Martin Bomber propeller No. X-47315 Manufacturer: McCook Field (from Jeremy kinney) Markings: Plane M.B.2-N.B.S.1, Standing RPM 1415, Part No. 047315, A.S. No. 24-62, Insp. No. 03454 (From a/c propeller) Separate single blade not associated with original receipt of aircraft, 62 7/8" (L), 11.5in., 11.25" (W) hub diameter, 7in. (H) Wingspan: 15.4 m (50 ft 6 in) Length: 11.2 m (35 ft 9 in) Height: 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) Weight: 1,991 kg (4,380 lb) with wheels, 2,355 kg (5,180 lb) with pontoons"
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Eric Long
Date Created
11/03/2017
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aircraft; Aviation; Exploration; Military; Records & Firsts
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