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Boeing 314 Clipper History
The B-314 was the largest commercial plane in scheduled use until the coming of the jumbo jets 30 years later.
 Boeing 314 Clipper Data Sheet
Flying boat, 1938 |
| Development: |
The Model 314 was a combination of the Wellwood E. Beall's design and the Boeing XB-15 bomber. The aircraft first flew on June 7, 1938. A total of 12 aircraft were built of which, the last one was retired in 1951. To the public, China Clipper became a generic name and originally was applied to all three of the Martin M-130's in Pan Am's fleet and, later, even to the Boeing B-314's. |
| Modifications: |
Model A314 – upgraded engines and increased fuel capacity; Six aircraft built to this configuration. |
| Service: |
With Pan American Airways, BOAC, US Navy. |
| Crew: | 6-10 |
| Wingspan: | 152 feet / 46.3 m |
| Wingarea: | 2867.0 square feet / 266.3 square meters |
| Length: | 106 feet / 32.3 m |
| Height: | 28 feet / 8.4 m |
| Gross Weight: | 82,500 lbs / 37,414 kg |
| Empty Weight: | 50,268 lbs / 22,797 kg |
| Engines: | 4x Wright GR-2600-A2 "Double Cyclone" 14-cylinder air-cooled Radial Engines (1600 horsepower each) |
| Maximum Speed: | 193 mph / 311 km/h / 167 kt |
| Cruise Speed: | 183 mph / 294 km/h / 158 kt |
| Cruise Ceiling: | 13,400 feet / 4085 m |
| Maximum Ceiling: | 19,600 feet / 6030 m |
| Climb: | 565 ft/min / 172 m/min |
| Range: | 3500 miles / 5635 km |
| Payload: | 40-74 (36 night) passengers |
| The Flying Clippers General Specifications Sheet |
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