Martin M-130 China Clipper, Seaplane, Pontoons, PAA, Photo

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TAFV22P03_14

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Crew: 5 and eventually 8
Wingspan: 39.7 m / 130 feet
Length: 27.7 m / 90 feet 10.5 inches
Height: 7.5 m / 24 feet 7 inches
Gross Weight: 23701 kg / 52252 lbs
Engines: 4x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S2A5G Twin Wasp 14-cylinder Radial Engines (830 horsepower each - later 950 hp with hydromatic propellers)
Maximum Speed: 180 mph
Cruise Speed: 163 mph
Cruise Ceiling: 5182 m / 17000 feet
Range: 5150 km / 3200 miles
Payload: 18-46 (18 night) passengers

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Even as a kid, I have always been amazed with flight - and yet as magical as flying seems to be - The burning of fossil fuels by the aviation industry is not sustainable! The industry (and each of us) are in fervent denial, even though the industry espouses their green credentials. This charade will be one of the many atrocities that destroys a human habitable world. Though the Earth does not care, WE as the dominant species should! To fly is to massively pollute! . . . and will hasten our own demise. The Sixth great extinction is presently underway. ... --- ...

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Wernher Krutein

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