Douglas World Cruiser
The Douglas World Cruiser (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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- Manufacturer
- Douglas
- Category
- Seaplanes & amphibians
- Length
- 422.5 m
- Wingspan
- 600 m
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 90 kt
- Max speed
- 90 kt
- Range
- 1,900 nm
- Service ceiling
- 10,000 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 7,795 lb
- Empty weight
- 5,180 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 644 US gal
- Powerplant
- Liberty L-12
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 35.5 ft
- Wingspan
- 50 ft
- Height
- 15.1 ft
- Number built
- 5
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.