Name that plane

Rapid-fire facts

• Primary roles: Airliner, transport
• First flight: Dec. 17, 1935
• Number built: 607 (civil production, 1936-1942)
• Capacity: 21 to 32 passengers or 6,000 lb (2,700kg) cargo

Specifications

• Wingspan: 95ft 2" (29.0m)
• Length: 64ft 8" (19.7m)
• Height: 16ft 11" (5.16m)
• Max. speed: 230mph (370 km/h)
• Engines: Wright R-1820 Cyclone or Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp

March 2021 winner:

Joshua Crooks, Quality Manager, REB Technologies Inc. (REBTECH), Bedford, Texas

How long have you been in the aerospace business? 10 years

How did you become interested in aircraft? I’ve always liked learning about historical events and items used during World War II. Learning more about the aerospace industry only increased when I took a job at REB Technologies.

What is your favorite aircraft and why? P-51 Mustang. My grandfather flew those in World War II.

Runners-up:

Graham Parish
Engineer
Flying S Inc.
Palestine, Illinois

Joe Cimenski
Sr. Design Engineering Mgr.
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, Colorado

Submission Procedure

To enter the contest, visit https://www.aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com/form/namethatplane and fill out the provided entry form. Only completed forms will qualify. A full set of rules is provided.

Have fun, and good luck!