Prudden-Whitehead monoplane

The Prudden-Whitehead monoplane (sometimes referred to as the Atlanta PW-1, PW-2 or the Prudden monoplane) is an American three-engined eight-seat commercial transport monoplane.[1][2] Built by the Atlanta Aircraft Corporation and designed by George H. Prudden, Edward Whitehead was responsible for the sales of the aircraft.[2]

Prudden-Whitehead monoplane
Role Ten-seat transport monoplane
National origin United States
Manufacturer Atlanta Aircraft Corporation
Designer George H. Prudden
First flight 1930
Number built 2

Design and development

The Prudden-Whitehead monoplane is an all-metal low-wing cantilever monoplane with a monocoque fuselage and powered by three 240 hp (179 kW) Wright R-760 piston engines.[2] It has a conventional fixed landing gear with a tailwheel. It has an enclosed passenger cabin for eight to ten passengers and a washroom and toilet.[2] Only two of the trimotors were built.[1]

Variants
PW-1
The first aircraft built registered N366W.[1]
PW-2
The second aircraft built registered N280V.[1]

Specifications

Data from [2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 8 to 10 passengers
  • Length: 44 ft 10 in (13.67 m)
  • Wingspan: 66 ft 6 in (20.27 m)
  • Height: 14 ft 0.88 in (4.29 m)
  • Wing area: 662.5 sq ft (61.6 m2)
  • Empty weight: 5,200 lb (2,359 kg)
  • Gross weight: 7,735 lb (3,509 kg)
  • Powerplant: 3 × Wright R-760 piston engine , 240 hp (179 kW) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 145 mph (233 km/h, 126 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 124 mph (199 km/h, 108 kn)
  • Range: 620 mi (998 km, 540 nmi)
  • Endurance: 5 hours 0 minutes
  • Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,600 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,220 ft/min (76.2 m/s)

References

Notes
  1. "American airplanes - Al - Av". www.aerofiles.com. 7 March 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  2. "The Prudden-Whitehead Monoplane - An American All-Metal Commercial Machine". Flight: 10–11. 2 January 1931.
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