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| Boeing Model 320 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Patrol Flying boat |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Airplane Company |
| Status | Concept |
The Boeing Model 320 was a late 1930s project by Boeing for a giant maritime patrol flying boat.
Design
[edit]The design of the Boeing Model 320 featured a giant flying boat with twin hulls. The crew of eight was seated in a nacelle in the wing center section.[1][2]
Specifications
[edit]- Crew: 8
- Wingspan: 200 feet
- Powerplant: Six 1,200 hp Wright R-2600 Twin Cyclone engines.
- Length: 116 ft
- Gross weight: 134,000 lb
References
[edit]- ↑ E. R. Johnson. American Flying Boats and Amphibious Aircraft: An Illustrated History. ISBN 978-0-7864-3974-4
- ↑ Bowers, Peter M. (1989). Boeing Aircraft since 1916. London: Putnam Aeronautical Books, 1989. ISBN 0-8517-7804-6
Further reading
[edit]- Fielding, J. P. (1999). "Conceptual Design Methodologies for Waterborne and Amphibious Aircraft" (PDF). Cranfield University Air Vehicle Technology Group. p. 128. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
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