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Ford RR-5 'Tri-motor'

Description
  Manufacturer:Ford
  Base model:RR
  Designation:RR
  Version:-5
  Nickname:Tri-motor
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1931-1962
  Basic role:Transport
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Specifications
  Length: 50' 3" 15.3 m
  Height:13' 6" 4.1 m
  Wingspan: 77' 10" 23.7 m
  Gross Weight: 13,496 lb 6,121 kg
  Max Weight: 13,499 lb 6,121 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 3
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1340-88
  Horsepower (each): 450

Performance
  Range: 505 miles 813 km
  Cruise Speed: 122 mph 196 km/h 105 kt
  Max Speed: 135 mph 217 km/h 117 kt
  Ceiling: 18,000 ft 5,486 m

Known serial numbers
A-9205 / A-9206

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
National Museum of Naval AviationNAS PensacolaFlorida

RR-5 on display

National Museum of Naval Aviation
    


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Lewin Barringer
 , PA
Dear Friends,

I am looking for information about the props used on the Ford Tri-Motor. Would you be able to give me the length and, perhaps, a photo of the prop.

Thank you.

Lewin
07/08/2002 @ 12:48 [ref: 5265]
 Del Banks
 Orange, CA
There is an operational Ford Tri Motor at the Fullerton Municipal Airport, Fullerton, California. The owner charges $99.00 an hour per person to take them for rides. It is in beautiful condition!
12/26/2001 @ 13:13 [ref: 3904]