Prudden-Whitehead monoplane | |
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Role | Ten-seat transport monoplane |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Atlanta Aircraft Corporation |
Designer | George H. Prudden |
First flight | 1930 |
Number built | 2 |
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]
The 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]
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