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Mohawk M-2-C Chieftain

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M-2-C Chieftain
General information
TypeLight Twin
National originUnited States
ManufacturerMohawk Aircraft
Number built1
History
Introduction date1930

The Mohawk M-2-C Chieftain is a prototype light twin aircraft from the Mohawk Aircraft Company.[1]


Design

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The M-2-C is a low-wing three place twin engine aircraft with conventional landing gear powered by two Michigan Rover engines.[2]

Operational history

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X-590E was registered on March 30, 1929 and sold several times in rapid succession while remaining registered in Minneapolis. The Mohawk Aircraft company was dissolved in 1930.[3]

Specifications (M-2-C)

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Mohawk M2-C 3-view drawing from Aero Digest May 1929

Data from Skyways

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 2
  • Length: 26 ft (7.9 m)
  • Wingspan: 44 ft (13 m)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Michigan Rover Air cooled piston, 55 hp (41 kW) each
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 91 kn (105 mph, 169 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 78 kn (90 mph, 140 km/h)

References

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  1. Journal American Aviation Historical Society. Winter 2008. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Skyways: 56. April 2000. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. Skyways: 56. April 2000. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)