道格拉斯世界巡洋舰 - 照片和视频

这 道格拉斯世界巡洋舰 (DWC) was developed to meet a requirement from the United States Army Air Service for an aircraft suitable for an attempt at the first flight around the world. The Douglas Aircraft Company responded with a modified variant of their DT torpedo bomber, the DWC. Five aircraft were ordered for the round-the-world flight, one for testing and training and four for the actual expedition. The success of the World Cruiser bolstered the international reputation of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The design of the DWC was later modified to create the O-5 observation aircraft, which was operated by the Army Air Service.

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这 道格拉斯世界巡洋舰 was a historic aircraft that achieved the first aerial circumnavigation of the world in 1924. It was developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company as a modified version of their DT torpedo bomber, which had been used by the US Navy. The World Cruiser had a steel fuselage, a larger wing and rudder, and six fuel tanks that increased its range and endurance. It could also switch between wheels and floats, depending on the terrain and weather conditions. The US Army Air Service ordered four World Cruisers for the expedition, named Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and New Orleans. They were piloted by four officers and accompanied by four mechanics.
该航班于 1924 年 4 月 6 日从西雅图起飞，航线横跨 28 个国家和四大洲。这次飞行面临着许多挑战，例如恶劣的天气、机械问题和敌对当局。其中一艘世界巡洋舰西雅图在阿拉斯加坠毁，另一艘波士顿在大西洋失踪。剩下的两艘世界巡洋舰，芝加哥号和新奥尔良号，在飞行了 175 天，飞行了 26，000 多英里后，于 1924 年 9 月 28 日完成了旅程。道格拉斯世界巡洋舰是一项了不起的成就，证明了长途航空的可行性和潜力。