New England Air Museum - Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat Excambian
Bill Maloney 1/20/2009 |
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Length: 79 feet 3 inches
Wingspan: 124 feet, 0 inches
Height: 27 feet, 7 inches
Crew: 3+40
Weight: Empty 30,200 Max Takeoff - 57,000bs
Max Speed: 235mph
Cruise Speed: 160mph
Range: 3,800 miles
Service Ceiling: 18,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: 3,900 gallons
Powerplant: Four R-1830 Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp Air Cooled 14 Cylinder Radial Engines 1,200hp each
Armament:
None
First Flight : 1942
Cost: $400,000