| The Lockheed
14 is probably the fastest standard commercial aeroplane in production.
It is a mid-wing cantilever monoplane with a retractable undercarriage
and is powered by two Wright "Cyclone" GR-1820-G3 motors.
They give a maximum speed of 265 m.p.h. at 8,700 ft., and a cruising
speed of 241 m.p.h. at 13,600 ft. By use of Fowler flaps, which increase
the area of the wings, the landing speed has been kept down to 65
m.p.h. The Lockheed 14 can carry 12 passengers and a crew of two for
a non-stop range of 1,000 miles at cruising speed. Large baggage holds
are in the fuselage below the wing. The maximum weight is 15,000 lb.
and the wing span 65 ft. 6in. |
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