The Prudden-Whitehead monoplane (sometimes referred to as the Atlanta PW-1, PW-2 or the Prudden monoplane) is an American three-engined eight-seat commercial transport monoplane.[1][2] Built by the Atlanta Aircraft Corporation and designed by George H. Prudden, Edward Whitehead was responsible for the sales of the aircraft.[2]
| Prudden-Whitehead monoplane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Ten-seat transport monoplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Atlanta Aircraft Corporation |
| Designer | George H. Prudden |
| First flight | 1930 |
| Number built | 2 |
Design and development
editThe Prudden-Whitehead monoplane is an all-metal low-wing cantilever monoplane with a monocoque fuselage and powered by three 240 hp (179 kW) Wright R-760 piston engines.[2] It has a conventional fixed landing gear with a tailwheel. It has an enclosed passenger cabin for eight to ten passengers and a washroom and toilet.[2] Only two of the trimotors were built.[1]
Variants
edit- PW-1
- The first aircraft built registered N366W.[1]
- PW-2
- The second aircraft built registered N280V.[1]
Specifications
editData from [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 8 to 10 passengers
- Length: 44 ft 10 in (13.67 m)
- Wingspan: 66 ft 6 in (20.27 m)
- Height: 14 ft 0.88 in (4.29 m)
- Wing area: 662.5 sq ft (61.6 m2)
- Empty weight: 5,200 lb (2,359 kg)
- Gross weight: 7,735 lb (3,509 kg)
- Powerplant: 3 × Wright R-760 piston engine , 240 hp (179 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 145 mph (233 km/h, 126 kn)
- Cruise speed: 124 mph (199 km/h, 108 kn)
- Range: 620 mi (998 km, 540 nmi)
- Endurance: 5 hours 0 minutes
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
- Rate of climb: 1,220 ft/min (76.2 m/s)
References
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editExternal links
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Media related to Prudden aircraft at Wikimedia Commons
