| Model H | |
|---|---|
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| A Model H at Simms Station Dayton OH in 1914 | |
| Role | Pioneering aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | The Wright Company |
| First flight | 1914 |
| Primary user | Pancho Villa |
| Number built | 5 |
| Developed from | Wright Model H |
The Wright Model H and Wright Model HS were enclosed fuselage aircraft built by the Wright Company [1]
A direct development of the Model F, the Model H introduced side by side seating for the two pilots, with long-span wings similar to the Model F. A short-span version was also produced as the Model HS, marketed as a "Military Flyer" with the improvement of an enclosed fuselage and dual controls. [2] Its wings were shorter than the Model H for increased speed. [3]
The Model H was a two place, side-by-side configuration seating, open cockpit, biplane with twin rudders, powered with a single engine, propelled by two chain driven pusher propellers. The engine was fully enclosed in the nose of the aircraft with a driveshaft running rearward to the propeller drive chains. [4]
Howard Reinhart purchased a Wright Model HS for Pancho Villa, who hired him in support of his insurgent force. [5] It was one of three aircraft in his small air force. [6]
In 2003, a Wright propeller matching the Model HS specifications was auctioned for over US$25,000. The construction of the propeller was hand carved wood with a linen covering, metal tips and a custom finish. [7]
Data from Flying [2]
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