Travel Air 5000
Civilian
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Travel Air's 1926 Model 5000 combined airliner and racer roles with a single engine, 15.7-metre wingspan, and 9.3-metre fuselage. Reaching 197.9 km/h, this American aircraft served multiple purposes—scheduled passenger routes and competitive racing—reflecting the efficient, multi-role design philosophy of 1920s commercial aviation.
Specifications
- Role
- Airliner and Racer
- Origin
- United States of America
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1926
- Length
- 9.3 m
- Wingspan
- 15.7 m
- Max speed
- 198 km/h