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Benoist XIV

For its St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line, St. Petersburg purchased a Model XIV from St. Louis aircraft manufacturer Thomas Benoist. The airplane could carry one passenger, who sat next to the pilot in the open cockpit. The Benoist was powered by a Roberts 75-horsepower, 6-cylinder, water-cooled engine.

 Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air
Object Details
Date 1938 Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS-Aircraft Model Maker Paul R. Robertson
 Physical Description Wood model of the Benoist Airboat of the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line which introduced the first commercial, scheduled, fixed-wing passenger service on 01/01/1914 in natural wings and beige fuselage color scheme. With pilot and passenger figures. 1:16 scale. 1938. Dimensions Model: 20.5 × 49 × 85cm (8 1/16 × 19 5/16 × 33 7/16 in.)
 Materials Wood
Ferrous Alloy
Organic Fiber Fabric
Organic Fiber Thread
Paint
Putty
Adhesive
Copper Alloy
 Inventory Number A19390024000 Credit Line Gift of Chambers of Commerce of St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida. Model by Paul R. Robertson. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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