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Model 23 Air Yacht, S-1

Loening · Commercial · United States · Interwar (1919–1938)

Model 23 Air Yacht, S-1 — Commercial
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The Loening S-1 Flying Yacht, also called the Loening Model 23, was an early light monoplane flying boat designed in the United States by Grover Loening in the early 1920s. The aircraft won the 1921 Collier Trophy.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Commercial
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Loening
Service Entry
1921
Produced
16
Engine
Liberty L-12
Thrust / Power
400 hp
Length (ft)
30
Wingspan (ft)
45
Empty Weight (lb)
2200
MTOW (lb)
3550
Service Ceiling (ft)
19500
Max Speed (mph)
141