THOMAS MORSE S-4

 

BRAND and MODEL

THOMAS MORSE S-4

TYPE

Single-seat scout training biplane

ORIGIN

United States of America

ENGINE

One 75 kw (100 hp) Gnome Monosoupape nine-cylinder rotary engine

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan: 9.96 m (32 ft 7 in)

Length: 7.1 m (23 ft 3 in)

Height: 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in)

Wing area: 12.46 m² (134.2 sq ft)

Never exceed speed: 259 km/h (161 mph)

Max cruising speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)

Economical cruising speed: 157 km/h (98 mph)

Stalling speed: 78 km/h (48 mph)

Service ceiling: 4,572 m (15,000 ft)

Fuel capacity: 182 litres (40 imp gals)

Empty weight: 470 kg (1,036 lb)

Useful load: 450 kg (992 lb)

Baggage capacity: 40 kg (88 lb)

Loaded weight: 920 kg (2,028 lb)

PHOTO

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