Hild-Marshonet 1918 biplane

The Hild-Marshonet biplane was designed and built by Frederick Hild and Edward Marshonet of Hempstead, New York, in 1919. It had no fuselage as such, the pilot being seated in a streamlined nacelle. An outrigger of boxed cantilever construction supporting the empennage was attached directly behind the pilot’s seat. It had a single-boom tail and swept back wings.

It was powered by a 20 hp-Spainhour V-twin engine.

The plane could be taken apart in minutes.

Span: 24 ft
Length: 19 ft
Empty weight: 450 lb
Loaded weight: 700 lb
Speed: 65 mph
Price $2,000.

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