Lockheed XC-35

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The Lockheed XC-35 is a twin-engine experimental aircraft with a pressurized cabin . It was the second aircraft of American origin to be equipped with a pressurized cabin.

history

The first flight took place on May 7, 1937. An altitude of 30,000 ft (approx. 9,140 m) could be reached with two or three passengers . In 1948 the plane was taken to a Smithsonian Institution museum .

Technical specifications

crew 3
Seats (including crew) 6th
length 11.8 m
span 16.8 m
height 3.1 m
Engines 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp
Top speed 380 km / h
Service ceiling 9600 m
Range 1285 km

Web links

Commons : Lockheed XC-35  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

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  1. ↑ Lockheed XC-35 Archives - This Day in Aviation , accessed June 19, 2019