Aeromarine 50 Explained

The Aeromarine 50, also called the Limousine Flying Boat, was a luxury seaplane.[1]

Design and development

After the First World War, Aeromarine had completed over 300 aircraft. Production was centered on seaplanes for sport and commercial use. President Inglis M. Uppercu, marketed the seaplane based in its luxury interior.

The aircraft was a biplane seaplane with a two-pilot open cockpit and enclosed seating for three passengers. The engine was mounted in a pusher configuration.[2]

Operational history

One Aeromarine 50 was purchased by Aero Limited for New York-Atlantic City flights. Aeromarine Airways also operated Model 50 flying boats.[3]

Variants

Aeromarine 50B
  • Fully enclosed variant[4]
    Aeromarine 50C
  • 1500NaN0 Hispano Suiza powered version[5]
    Aeromarine 50 "S"
  • a commercial passenger variant.[6]

    Notes and References

    1. none. Mississippi Valley Magazine. March 1920. 26.
    2. Web site: The Aeromarine Website. 13 January 2012.
    3. none. Aviation. 24 April 1922. 485.
    4. Book: American Flying Boats and Amphibious Aircraft: An Illustrated History. E. R. Johnson. 11.
    5. Book: The Rotarian Mar 1920. 109.
    6. Book: Aircraft year book By Aerospace Industries Association of America. Manufacturers Aircraft Association. 155.

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