Gallaudet DB-1

DB-1 AS64238

The Gallaudet DB-1 Army Day Bomber AS64238 of 1923 was so overweight it was used for ground tests only. It was an open cockpit, low wing monoplane.

DB-1 AS64238

The DB-1B AS64239 was a new and modified biplane design. It flew on 1 August 1923, but displayed enough bad habits to warrant rejection by the military.

DB-1
Engine: 700hp Engineering Division W-1A-18
Wingspan: 67’0″
Length: 44’0″
Useful load: 1953 lb
Max speed: 144 mph
Cruise: 128 mph
Range (est): 900 mi
Seats: 2

DB-1B
Wingspan: 66’7″
Length: 42’0″
Useful load: 5340 lb
Seats: 2

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