Ford 5-AT-B Tri-Motor

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The Ford AT-5 Tri motor is a remarkable aircraft that was built by Henry Ford in the late 1920s  See more on https://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/ford-at-5-tri-motor-walk/ ‎

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00:00The Ford 5ITB Trimotor, also known as the Tin Goose, was a hugely influential American

00:05three-engine transport aircraft designed by the Stout Metal. It was the largest civil aircraft

00:10in America when it first flew in 1926 and its all-metal, corrugated aluminum construction and

00:15the association with the prestigious Ford name made it very popular with passengers and airline

00:19operators. The 5ITB was an improvement on the earlier 4IT model with a larger cabin that could

00:25seat up to 13 passengers. It also had a wingspan that was increased to 23.72 meters, 77.8 feet,

00:32and more powerful Pratt & Whitney WASP engines of 420 horsepower each.

00:37A total of 199 Trimotors were built during its production run and they played a major role in

00:42the development of commercial aviation in the United States. The Trimotor is still a popular

00:46sight at airshows today, and a number of them are still in flying condition. The Smithsonian's

00:51National Air and Space Museum has a Ford 5ITB Trimotor in its collection.

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