1918: USA Establishes Naval Air Stations in Ireland | Season 3 – Episode 84
Wings Nov 19, 2023
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Tech Specs
- Curtiss H-16 specifications:
- Type: flying boat
- Class: H-16 "Large America"
- Wingspan: 92 ft (28m)
- Length: 46 ft (14m)
- Height: 17 ft (5m)
- US Navy engines: x2 Liberty 12A inline piston
- Power: 400 hp each
- Top speed: 85 mph (140 km/h)
- Range: 378 miles (608 kms)
- Endurance: 5 hours
- Service ceiling: 9950 ft (3032m)
- Crew: four
- Bomb load: x2-500 lbs (226.7 kgs)
- Armament: four 30 calibre Lewis machine guns