Boeing 80

Boeing 80
Land	Usa
Role	Vliegtuig
Eerste vlucht	27 juli 1928
Gebouwd	16

De Boeing 80 was een Amerikaans verkeersvliegtuig uit de jaren 1920. Een driemotorige tweedekker, het Model 80, werd gebouwd door de Boeing Airplane Company voor Boeing's eigen luchtvaartmaatschappij, Boeing Air Transport, die met succes zowel luchtpost als passagiers vervoerde op lijndiensten.

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Boeing Model 80A-1 Walk Around
Fotograaf	Vladimir Yakubov
Lokalisatie	Museum van Vlucht, Seattle
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Boeing Model 80 Walk Around
Fotograaf	Michael Benolkin
Lokalisatie	Onbewust
Foto 's	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)
Role	Airliner, Passenger/Mail Transport
National Origin	Verenigde Staten
Fabrikant	Boeing Airplane Company
First Flight (Model 80A)	12 September 1929
Bemanning	2-3 (Pilot, Co-pilot/Radio Operator, Flight Attendant)
Capaciteit	18 passengers + Mail
Lengte	16.89 m (55 ft 5 in)
Spanwijdte	24.38 m (80 ft 0 in)
Hoogte	4.75 m (15 ft 7 in)
Empty Weight	4,560 kg (10,050 lb)
Max Takeoff Weight	7,938 kg (17,500 lb)

Powerplant and Performance

Engines: 3 x Pratt & Whitney Wasp C 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engines.
Power Output (Each): 313 kW (420 hp).
Maximum Speed: 222 km/h (138 mph; 120 kn).
Cruise Speed: 201 km/h (125 mph; 108 kn).
Range: 740 km (460 mi; 400 nmi).
Service Ceiling: 4,270 m (14,000 ft).

Key Features and Legacy

Three-Engine Configuration: Provided a crucial safety feature, allowing the plane to continue flight if one engine failed, essential for crossing mountainous regions.
Flight Attendants: The Model 80 introduced the world’s first air hostesses (flight attendants) in 1930, all of whom were registered nurses.
Survivability: Only one original Boeing Model 80A-1 survives today. It was restored and is on display at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.

Bekeken : 1927