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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Feb 2010, 19:40
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By barit1

As long as we're talking precedents evolving - ...

As long as we're talking precedents evolving -

A personal favorite is Benny Howard's DGA-6 Mister Mulligan of 1934. It was designed specifically for high-altitude long-range racing, but was good...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2010, 21:28
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By barit1

Seacue, correct on all counts. In a way,...

Seacue, correct on all counts.

In a way, though, the B-247 spawned the B-307 - I've never been in a 307 but the main spar (same as the B-17) must pass right thru a la the 247 and the Lockheed...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Feb 2010, 22:37
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By barit1

I wouldn't relegate the DC-3 to postwar...

I wouldn't relegate the DC-3 to postwar accomplishments. Its prewar success shows in the order book pre-war -- 800 civil orders. This figure was not surpassed until the B-727 - sometime in the 70s.
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Feb 2010, 13:42
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By barit1

In round numbers: B-247 certified...

In round numbers:


B-247 certified 1933 75 built

DC-2 certified 1934 200 built

Lockheed 10 certified 1934 140 built

DC-3 certified 1936 800 ordered...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Feb 2010, 13:26
Replies: 91
Views: 14,217
Posted By barit1

In the same vein as the 367-80 preceding the...

In the same vein as the 367-80 preceding the 707/DC-8/etc., I'll agree with the Boeing 247. It had all the elements of success of the later birds, with the exception of economy of scale.
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