Martin 156

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The Martin 156 was a very large (for its time) flying boat aircraft intended for transoceanic service. The aircraft was powered by four radial engines. The passenger capacity varied between 33 and 53 people and the aircraft could be converted into a 26 berth sleeper.

This aircraft, as the China Clipper was used by Pan American World Airways to establish trans-Pacific air service between San Francisco and Hong Kong in 1937.


[edit] Specifications (Martin 156C)

[edit] General characteristics

  • Crew:
  • Capacity: 53 passengers
  • Length: 92 ft 2 in (28.11 m)
  • Wingspan: 157 ft 0 in (47.87 m)
  • Height: 27 ft 2 in (8.29 m)
  • Wing area: ft² ( m²)
  • Empty: 31,292 lb (14,194 kg)
  • Loaded: 60,708 lb (27,561 kg)
  • Maximum takeoff: lb ( kg)
  • Powerplant: 4× Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial, 850 hp (630 kW) each

[edit] Performance

  • Maximum speed: 182 mph (293 km/h)
  • Range: 3,000 miles (4,830 km)
  • Service ceiling: ft ( m)
  • Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
  • Wing loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
  • Power/mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)

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