Boeing 80 – Φώτο & Βίντεο

Boeing Model 80A-1 Walk Around
Φωτογράφος	Βλαντιμίρ Γιακούμποφ
Εντοπισμού	Μουσείο Πτήσης, Σιάτλ
Φωτογραφίες	177

Boeing Model 80 Walk Around
Φωτογράφος	Michael Benolkin
Εντοπισμού	Αγνοώ
Φωτογραφίες	24

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General Characteristics and Role

The Boeing Model 80A-1 was a major milestone in the early history of American air transport. It was a large, three-engine biplane designed and built by the Boeing Company in the late 1920s specifically for carrying passengers and mail. The original Model 80 was Boeing’s first passenger airliner, but the upgraded 80A-1 featured more powerful engines and increased seating capacity, allowing it to carry 18 passengers—a significant number for the era. The aircraft was primarily operated by Boeing Air Transport (BAT), an early component of what would eventually become United Airlines, on routes along the U.S. West Coast and Rocky Mountains. Its enclosed cabin, lavatory, and presence of the first U.S. flight attendants marked a substantial improvement in passenger comfort.

Property	Typical Value (Model 80A-1)
Ρόλο	Airliner, Passenger/Mail Transport
National Origin	Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Κατασκευαστής	Boeing Airplane Company
First Flight (Model 80A)	12 September 1929
Πλήρωμα	2-3 (Pilot, Co-pilot/Radio Operator, Flight Attendant)
Χωρητικότητα	18 passengers + Mail
Μήκος	16.89 m (55 ft 5 in)
Εκπέτασμα	24.38 m (80 ft 0 in)
Ύψος	4.75 m (15 ft 7 in)
Empty Weight	4,560 kg (10,050 lb)
Max Takeoff Weight	7,938 kg (17,500 lb)

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Powerplant and Performance

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Key Features and Legacy

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