Jump to content

Aeromarine 39: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Fixing links to disambiguation pages (page is nominated for disambiguation), replaced: undercarriage → undercarriage using AWB
m Replacing old infobox system with Template:Infobox aircraft (via WP:JWB)
 
(12 intermediate revisions by 10 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
<!-- This article is a part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft]]. Please see [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft/page content]] for recommended layout. -->
<!-- This article is a part of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft]]. Please see [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Aircraft/page content]] for recommended layout. -->
{|{{Infobox Aircraft Begin
{{Infobox aircraft
|name = Aeromarine 39
|name = Aeromarine 39
|image = Aeromarine 39 with Pratt hook.jpg
|image = Aeromarine 39 with Pratt hook.jpg
|caption =
|caption =
}}{{Infobox Aircraft Type
|type = Land or water-based trainer
|type = Land or water-based trainer
|manufacturer = [[Aeromarine|Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company]]
|manufacturer = [[Aeromarine|Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company]]
|designer =
|designer =
|first flight =
|first_flight =
|introduced =
|introduction =
|retired =
|retired =
|produced =
|produced =
|number built = 150
|number_built = 150
|status =
|status =
|unit cost =
|unit cost =
|primary user = [[United States Navy]]
|primary_user = [[United States Navy]]
|more users =
|more_users =
|developed from =
|developed_from =
|variants with their own articles =
|variants =
}}
}}
|}


The '''Aeromarine 39''' was an [[United States|American]] two-seat training seaplane ordered by the [[US Navy]] in [[1917 in aviation|1917]] and built by the [[Aeromarine|Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company]] of [[Keyport, New Jersey]]. Of conventional [[biplane]] configuration and construction, the aircraft was designed so that its [[Float (nautical)|pontoon]]s could be speedily detached and replaced with wheeled [[Landing gear|undercarriage]] for shore operations.
The '''Aeromarine 39''' was an American two-seat training seaplane ordered by the [[US Navy]] in [[1917 in aviation|1917]] and built by the [[Aeromarine|Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company]] of [[Keyport, New Jersey]]. Of conventional [[biplane]] configuration and construction, the aircraft was designed so that its [[Float (nautical)|pontoon]]s could be speedily detached and replaced with wheeled [[Landing gear|undercarriage]] for shore operations.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Aeromarine 39B landing aboard USS Langley (CV-1) in October 1922 (NH 93178).jpg|thumb|right|An Aeromarine 39 approaches U.S.S. ''Langley'' during landing trials in October 1922]]

Fifty of the original design (later referred to as the '''39A''') were produced, featuring twin floats and powered by a [[Hall-Scott A-7]] engine. A redesign followed, increasing the wingspan to create more lift for water take-offs. This became known as the '''39B'''. Other changes included a change to a single pontoon with outrigger floats, an enlarged [[Vertical stabilizer|vertical tail]], and a change of powerplant to the [[Curtiss OXX]].
Fifty of the original design (later referred to as the '''39A''') were produced, featuring twin floats and powered by a [[Hall-Scott A-7]] engine. A redesign followed, increasing the wingspan to create more lift for water take-offs. This became known as the '''39B'''. Other changes included a change to a single pontoon with outrigger floats, an enlarged [[Vertical stabilizer|vertical tail]], and a change of powerplant to the [[Curtiss OXX]].


One of the 150 39Bs built earned a place in history when on October 26, 1922 [[Godfrey DeCourcelles Chevalier]] landed it on a moving ship, [[USS Langley (CV-1)|USS ''Langley'']], the first time this had been achieved on an American [[aircraft carrier]]. Trials of underway carrier takeoffs and landings continued through 1922 and 1923.
On October 26, 1922 [[Godfrey DeCourcelles Chevalier]] landed a 39B on a moving ship, [[USS Langley (CV-1)|USS ''Langley'']], the first time this had been achieved on an American [[aircraft carrier]]. Trials of underway carrier takeoffs and landings continued through 1922 and 1923.


==Survivors==
==Survivors==
Line 38: Line 36:


==Specifications (Aeromarine 39B)==
==Specifications (Aeromarine 39B)==
[[Image:Aeromarine39.jpg|thumb|right|An Aeromarine 39 approaches U.S.S. ''Langley'' during landing trials in October 1922]]
[[File:Aeromarine 39A Flight Magazine 1917-08-02 pg.784.jpg|thumb|Aeromarine 39A 3 view drawing Flight Magazine 1917-08-02 pg.784]]
{{Aircraft specifications
{{Aircraft specs
|prime units?=imp
<!-- if you do not understand how to use this template, please ask at [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Aircraft]] -->
<!-- please answer the following questions -->
|plane or copter?=plane
|jet or prop?=prop

<!-- Now, fill out the specs. Please include units where appropriate (main comes first, alt in parentheses). If an item doesn't apply, like capacity, leave it blank. For additional lines, end your alt units with a right parenthesis ")" and start a new, fully-formatted line beginning with an asterisk "*" -->
|crew=
⚫
|length main=30 ft 4¼ in
⚫
|length alt=9.25 m
⚫
|span main=47 ft 0 in
⚫
|span alt=14.32 m
⚫
|height main=13 ft 2 in
⚫
|height alt=4.01 m
⚫
|area main=494 ft²
⚫
|area alt=45.89 m²
⚫
|empty weight main= 1,939 lb
⚫
|empty weight alt= 880 kg
⚫
|loaded weight main=2,050 lb
⚫
|loaded weight alt=931 kg
⚫
|max takeoff weight main= 2,505 lb
⚫
|max takeoff weight alt=1136 kg
⚫
|engine (prop)=[[Curtiss OXX|Curtiss OXX-6]]
⚫
|type of prop=Vee piston
|number of props=1
|power main=100 hp
|power alt=75 kW
⚫
|max speed main=73 mph
⚫
|max speed alt=117 km/h
|cruise speed main=<!-- mph-->
|cruise speed alt=<!-- knots, km/h-->
⚫
|range main=273 miles
⚫
|range alt=439 km
⚫
|ceiling main=8,200 ft
⚫
|ceiling alt=2,500 m
|climb rate main=<!-- ft/min-->
|climb rate alt=<!-- m/s-->
|loading main=<!-- lb/ft²-->
|loading alt=<!-- kg/m²-->
⚫
|power/mass main=0.049 hp/lb
|power/mass alt=80 W/kg


⚫
|length ft=30
|length in=4.25
⚫
|length m=9.25
⚫
|span ft=47
|span in=0
⚫
|span m=14.32
⚫
|height ft=13
|height in=2
⚫
|height m=4.01
⚫
|wing area sqft=494
⚫
|wing area sqm=45.89
⚫
|empty weight lb= 1,939
⚫
|empty weight kg= 880
⚫
|gross weight lb=2,050
⚫
|gross weight kg=931
⚫
|max takeoff weight lb= 2,505
⚫
|max takeoff weight kg=1136
⚫
|eng1 name=[[Curtiss OXX|Curtiss OXX-6]]
⚫
|eng1 type=Vee piston
|eng1 number=1
|eng1 hp=100
|eng1 kw=75
⚫
|max speed mph=73
⚫
|max speed kmh=117
⚫
|range miles=273
⚫
|range km=439
⚫
|ceiling ft=8,200
⚫
|ceiling m=2,500
⚫
|power/mass=0.049 hp/lb (80 W/kg)
}}
}}


==References==
==References==
<references />
<references />
*{{cite book |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985)|year= |publisher= Orbis Publishing|location= |issn=}}
*{{cite book |title= The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985)|publisher= Orbis Publishing}}


==External links==
==External links==
Line 100: Line 88:
}}
}}
{{Aeromarine aircraft}}
{{Aeromarine aircraft}}
{{Aviation lists}}


[[Category:Biplanes]]
[[Category:Biplanes]]
[[Category:Single-engined tractor aircraft]]
[[Category:Single-engined tractor aircraft]]
[[Category:United States military trainer aircraft 1910–1919]]
[[Category:1910s United States military trainer aircraft]]
[[Category:Floatplanes]]
[[Category:Floatplanes]]
[[Category:Aeromarine aircraft|039]]
[[Category:Aeromarine aircraft|039]]
[[Category:Aircraft first flown in 1917]]

Latest revision as of 02:45, 11 September 2024

Aeromarine 39
General information
TypeLand or water-based trainer
ManufacturerAeromarine Plane and Motor Company
Primary userUnited States Navy
Number built150

The Aeromarine 39 was an American two-seat training seaplane ordered by the US Navy in 1917 and built by the Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company of Keyport, New Jersey. Of conventional biplane configuration and construction, the aircraft was designed so that its pontoons could be speedily detached and replaced with wheeled undercarriage for shore operations.

History

[edit]
An Aeromarine 39 approaches U.S.S. Langley during landing trials in October 1922

Fifty of the original design (later referred to as the 39A) were produced, featuring twin floats and powered by a Hall-Scott A-7 engine. A redesign followed, increasing the wingspan to create more lift for water take-offs. This became known as the 39B. Other changes included a change to a single pontoon with outrigger floats, an enlarged vertical tail, and a change of powerplant to the Curtiss OXX.

On October 26, 1922 Godfrey DeCourcelles Chevalier landed a 39B on a moving ship, USS Langley, the first time this had been achieved on an American aircraft carrier. Trials of underway carrier takeoffs and landings continued through 1922 and 1923.

Survivors

[edit]

An example of a 39B is preserved at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, although it has been severely damaged by two fires, one in 1966 and one in the early 1980s.

Operators

[edit]
 United States

Specifications (Aeromarine 39B)

[edit]
Aeromarine 39A 3 view drawing Flight Magazine 1917-08-02 pg.784

General characteristics

  • Length: 30 ft 4.25 in (9.25 m)
  • Wingspan: 47 ft 0 in (14.32 m)
  • Height: 13 ft 2 in (4.01 m)
  • Wing area: 494 sq ft (45.89 m2)
  • Empty weight: 1,939 lb (880 kg)
  • Gross weight: 2,050 lb (931 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 2,505 lb (1,136 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Curtiss OXX-6 Vee piston, 100 hp (75 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 73 mph (117 km/h, 63 kn)
  • Range: 273 mi (439 km, 237 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 8,200 ft (2,500 m)
  • Power/mass: 0.049 hp/lb (80 W/kg)

References

[edit]
  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
[edit]

Media related to Aeromarine 39 at Wikimedia Commons

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Aeromarine_39&oldid=1245114823"