Budd C-93/RB-1 Conestoga

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The Budd C-93 Conestoga was the first aircraft of original design to be fabricated entirely of shotwelded stainless steel. It was designed to meet a U.S. Navy specification for a twin-engined cargo carrier and troop transport. The Army version was known as the C-93, but the initial order was canceled due to delays caused by manufacturing problems. The Navy version was designated the RB-1, but only 25 of the initial 200 ordered were delivered before cancellation of that order.

For more data on this aircraft, click here for Joe Baugher's webpage.
For additional data and history on the RB-1, click here for Jack McKillop's article on Microworks.net.

Budd C-93/RB-1 Conestoga

Type:		transport
Crew:		?
Armament:	none

Specifications:
	Length:        	68' 0 (20.7 m)
	Height:        	31' 9" (9.68 m)
	Wingspan:      	100' 0" (30.5 m)
	Wing area:	1400 sq. ft. (130 sq. m)
	Empty Weight:  	20,156 lb (9,150 kg.)
	Weight loaded: 	33,860 lb (15,372 kg)

Propulsion:
	No. of Engines:	2
	Powerplant:    	Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 Twin Wasp radial
	Horsepower:	1200 hp each

Performance:
	Range:		1620 miles (2590 km)
	Cruise Speed:   165 mph (264 km/h)
	Max Speed:      197 mph (315.2 km/h)at 7500 ft
	Ceiling:       	(not listed)

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