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MB-3

MB-3

The Thomas-Morse MB-3 was an open-cockpit biplane fighter primarily manufactured by the Boeing Company for the U.S. Army Air Service in 1922. The MB-3A was the mainstay fighter for the Air Service between 1922 and 1925.

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

Category
Fighters

Specifications

Cruise speed
109 kt
Max speed
123 kt
Service ceiling
19,500 ft
Rate of climb
1,235 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
2,539 lb
Empty weight
1,716 lb
Powerplant
Wright H V-8 piston engine
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
20 ft
Wingspan
26 ft
Height
8 ft
Number built
265

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.