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1937 aerial photography aircraft by Abrams Air Craft Corporation

P-1 Explorer

P-1 Explorer

The Abrams P-1 Explorer is an American purpose-designed aerial photography and survey aircraft that first flew in November 1937.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Country of origin
United States
First flight
1937-01-01

Specifications

Cruise speed
132 kt
Max speed
170 kt
Range
865 nm
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Rate of climb
1,400 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
3,400 lb
Empty weight
2,100 lb
Powerplant
Wright R-975E-1 Whirlwind 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Engines
1
Seats
2
Length
26.5 ft
Wingspan
36.7 ft
Height
6.3 ft
Number built
1

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.