- Mohawk M1C
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M1C Role Training monoplane National origin United States Manufacturer Mohawk Aircraft Corporation First flight 1929 Number built 7 The Mohawk M1C (variously named Pinto, Redskin or Spurwing) was a 1920s American two or three-seat low-wing monoplane designed and built by Mohawk Aero Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota. One M1C was evaluated by the United States Army Air Corps in 1930 as the YPT-7 Pinto for use as a primary trainer.[1]
Design and development
The M1C was a three-seat low-wing cantilever monoplane which was available with an open cockpit (as the Pinto) and enclosed cockpit (as the Redskin).[1] The first variant was the M1C-K powered by a 100 hp (75 kW) Kinner K-5 or a 100 hp (75 kW) Wright engine.[1] One aircraft was modified for evaluation by the United States Army Air Corps as the YPT-7 Pinto.[1][2]
A two-seat variant the M1C-W was also produced with a 110 hp (82 kW) Warner Scarab engine.[1] The first one was the aircraft evaluated by the Army and re-engined. In 1930 the company went bankrupt and was taken over by the R R Rand Jr.[1]
Variants
- M1C-K
- Kinner K-5 powered variant, five built.[1]
- M1C-W
- Warner Scarab powered variant, one modified from M1C-K and two more built.[1]
- YPT-7
- United States Army Air Corps designation for one M1C-K for evaluation in 1930 the Kinner K-5 engine given the military designation YR-370-1.[2]
Specifications (M1C-K)
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2 passengers
- Length: 24 ft 2 in (7.37 m)
- Wingspan: 34 ft 11 in (10.64 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Kinner K-5 , 100 hp (75 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 115 mph (185 km/h; 100 kn)
- Cruise speed: 98 mph (85 kn; 158 km/h)
See also
- Related lists
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN ISBN 0-904597-22-9.
USAAC/USAAF/USAF/Tri-service trainer aircraft Advanced Trainer Basic Combat Basic Trainer Primary Trainer (1924-1948) Trainer (1948-1990) "T-1", "T-2", "T-3" and "T-6" have also been assigned since 1962 in a separate sequence.Lists relating to aviation General Aircraft (manufacturers) · Aircraft engines (manufacturers) · Airlines (defunct) · Airports · Civil authorities · Museums · Registration prefixes · Rotorcraft (manufacturers) · TimelineMilitary Accidents/incidents Records Categories:- United States civil utility aircraft 1920–1929
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