Ford Trimotor
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Ford Trimotor is an early all-metal airliner built by Ford in the USA. It first flew in 1926 and entered service in 1926. A rugged all-metal airliner that helped make regular passenger flights practical.
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- Top speed241 km/h (150 mph)
- Range885 km (550 miles)
- First flight1926
- Wingspan23.7 m (78 ft)
Ford Trimotor specs
| Top speed | 241 km/h (150 mph) |
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| Range | 885 km (550 miles) |
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| Length | 15.2 m (50 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 23.7 m (78 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 6.12 t (13,492 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 9 to 13 passengers |
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| Engines | 3 × radial piston |
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| First flight | 1926 |
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| Entered service | 1926 |
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| Built by | Ford (USA) |
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Ford Trimotor facts
- Its ridged, corrugated metal skin earned it the nickname Tin Goose.
- It helped start passenger flying in the United States in the late 1920s.
Quick quiz
When did the Ford Trimotor first fly?
In 1926.
Who built the Ford Trimotor?
Ford, in the USA.
How fast can the Ford Trimotor fly?
Its top speed is 241 km/h (150 mph).
How far can the Ford Trimotor fly?
About 885 km (550 miles).
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