Aeromarine Model 60

Model 60
Role	Passenger Limousine Flying Boat
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Aeromarine
Introduction	March 1923
Number built	1

The Aeromarine Model 60 is a twin engine seaplane design from the Aeromarine aircraft company.

Development

The original 1920 specification called for two 180 hp H-S engines. The sole production model produced in 1923 featured Aeromarine U-8-D engines. The prototype was not flown^[1]

Design

The Model 60 is a five passenger enclosed biplane seaplane with twin pusher engines.^[2]

Specifications (Aeromarine Model 60)

Data from Skyways

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 4
• Length: 31 ft 9 in (9.68 m)
• Upper wingspan: 55 ft 6 in (16.92 m)
• Gross weight: 5,050 lb (2,291 kg)
• Powerplant: 2 × Aeromarine U-8D , 250 hp (190 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 91 kn; 169 km/h (105 mph)
• Minimum control speed: 43 kn; 80 km/h (50 mph)
• Rate of climb: 650 ft/min (3.3 m/s)

References

1. E. R. Johnson. American flying boats and amphibious aircraft: an illustrated history. p. 11.
2. Ted Koch (April 2001). "More Aeromarines". Skyways.