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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
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
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] |
