Time Period: World War I
Country of Origin: United States
Type: Biplane, Trainer Aircraft
Manufacturer: Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company
Aeromarine 39 Aircraft Overview
The Aeromarine 39 was an American flying boat developed in the 1920s by the Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company. It was a small, two-seat aircraft that was designed for use as a trainer and for light transport and reconnaissance duties.
The Aeromarine 39 was a single-engine biplane with a fabric-covered wooden fuselage and wings. It had a crew of two, with the pilot in an open cockpit in the forward section of the fuselage and the observer or passenger seated in a separate, enclosed compartment behind the pilot. The aircraft was equipped with floats for water landings and takeoffs.
The Aeromarine 39 was used by the U.S. Navy as a trainer during the 1920s and 1930s, and it was also sold to private customers. It was powered by various engines during its production run, including the Wright J-4 and the Continental A-70.
Although the Aeromarine 39 was not a particularly significant aircraft in terms of its military or technological achievements, it was an important design for its time. It helped to establish Aeromarine as a major producer of flying boats and paved the way for the development of more advanced aircraft in the years to come.
Aeromarine 39 Specifications
- 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)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2,505 lb (1,136 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Curtiss OXX-6 Vee piston engine, producing 100 hp (75 kW)
Aeromarine 39 Performance
- Maximum Speed: 73 mph (117 km/h, 63 knots)
- Range: 273 miles (439 km, 237 nautical miles)
- Service Ceiling: 8,200 ft (2,500 m)
- Power-to-Mass Ratio: 0.049 hp/lb (80 W/kg)
