Boeing B-314

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The B-314s, better known as the "Clippers" operated a transatlantic service for Pan American Airways. Of the nine 314s, four were requistioned by the Army Transport Command (designated C-98s), three of these being transferred to the Navy (along with two more civil 314s).

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Boeing B-314

Type:		long range flying boat transport
Crew:		?, plus 74 passengers
Armament:	none

Specifications:
	Length:        	106' 0" (32.31 m)
	Height:        	27' 7" (8.41 m)
	Wingspan:      	152' 0" (46.33 m)
	Wing area:	2867 sq. ft (266.34 sq. m)
	Empty Weight:  	50,268 lb (22,801 kg)
	Max Weight: 	82,500 lb (37,421 kg) max at takeoff

Propulsion:
	No. of Engines:	4
	Powerplant:    	Wright R-2600 Cyclone 14 radial
	Horsepower:	1600 hp

Performance:
	Range:		3500 miles (5633 km)
	Cruise Speed:   183 mph ( 295 km/h)
	Max Speed:      193 mph ( 311 km/h) at 10000 ft
	Ceiling:       	13,400 ft (4085 m)

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