Aeromarine Model 60 Flying Boat
Two-engine Passenger Limousine Flying Boat

Overview ²

• Aeromarine 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 ²

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.

Design ²

The Model 60 is a five passenger enclosed biplane seaplane with twin pusher engines.

Specifications (Aeromarine Model 60) ²

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. Shupek, John. Aeromarine Model 60 Flying Boat The Skytamer Archive, Copyright © 2013 Skytamer Images. All Rights Reserved
2. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Aeromarine Model 60