1929 Ford Tri-Motor by junge1
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Description
1929 Ford Tri-Motor N414H (5-AT-C, 1928). The first flight of a Tri-Motor was June 11, 1926. A total of 199 Ford Tri-Motors were built between 1926 and 1933.
As of 2008 there were 18 in existence.
This particular Tri-Motor belongs to the Planes of Fame Air Museum, Grand Canyon/Valley Airport, Arizona.
Statistics:
Crew: 3 (1 flight attendant)
Capacity: 10 passengers
Cost: $42,000 in 1933
Length: 50-ft 3-in (15.32m)
Wingspan: 77-ft 10-in (23.72m)
Height: 12-ft 8-in (3.86m)
Wing area: 835 sq ft (77.6 sq m)
Empty weight: 7,840lb (3,560kg)
Loaded weight: 10,130lb (4,590kg)
Maximum takeoff weight: 13,500lb (6,120kg)
Powerplant: 3 x Pratt&Whitney Wasp C-9 cylinder, 420hp (313kW) each
Performance:
Maximum speed: 150 mph (241 km/h, 130 kts)
Cruise speed: 90 mph (145 km/h, 78 kts)
Stall speed: 64 mph (103 km/h, 56 kts)
Range: 550 miles (885 km, 478 nm)
Service Ceiling: 18,500-ft (5,640 m)
This picture was taken on 16 September 2012 on the Reno/Stead flightline,
Sig...
Comments (35)
Super shot Sig. I looked this baby up...she flew for 65 years as a sightseeing aircraft flying over the Grand Canyon. Without further research, I think that means she flew from about 1930 to 1995 doing her duty...quite a record and obviously still airworthy today.
Such a great shot of a grand old plane!
I like the corrugated metal and the simple, clean lines. (And those passenger windows! I like those best of all. See how they each reflect something different?) Great image!
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
They had a Tri-Motor at Sky Harbor in December 1979. I had just graduated from ASU and was getting ready to go Georgia and had absolutely no money to spare. It gave rides and had the markings of an Airliner. It may have been this one. I remember the sound, kind of low -pitched, similar to the J-52!
yeah.
I have always wanted to see one of these! Nice photo Sig!
Super shot, great to see. 18 out of 199 is a pretty good survival rate!
Exellent shot.
Great. I've never seen one before.
WOW ... Aircraft dating from time when I was a little kid... Wonderfully done my friend !!!
Fantastic shot!!!
A wonderful old plane and a super shot Sig.
Wow what a monster this is wonderful shot hon.
Looks wonderful Sig and I love the exposed engines on these.
Awesome capture.
This is just too cool for words Great capture
DIESR 'VOGEL' LIEGT MIR SCHON MEHR, DA SITZT MAN NICHT SO ALLEINE DRINNE - LACH!
That is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Super work,
Very cool old plane!
Another great capture my friend.
Wonderful Shot of this grand old plane Sig!!
fabulous picture
COOL SHOT
Great capture of a beautiful old plane.
wow this is a cool shot
I seen one in a museum years ago and actually do not remember where. I was thinking how it would be to ride in such a plane. superb capture
superb plane
Interesting