Aeromarine 50
Role	Seaplane Type of aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Aeromarine
First flight	1919
Introduction	Chicago Air Show

TheAeromarine 50, also called theLimousine Flying Boat, was a luxuryseaplane.^[1]

After theFirst World War, Aeromarine had completed over 300 aircraft. Production was centered on seaplanes for sport and commercial use. PresidentInglis M. Uppercu, marketed the seaplane based in its luxury interior.^[1]

The aircraft was abiplane seaplane with a two-pilot open cockpit and enclosed seating for three passengers. The engine was mounted in apusher configuration.^[2]

One Aeromarine 50 was purchased by Aero Limited for New York-Atlantic City flights. Aeromarine Airways also operated Model 50 flying boats.^[3]

Aeromarine 50B

Fully enclosed variant^[4]

Aeromarine 50C

150 hp (112 kW)Hispano Suiza powered version^[5]

Aeromarine 50 "S"

a commercial passenger variant.^[6]

Data from Mississippi Valley Magazine

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Capacity: 3
• Upper wingspan: 48 ft 6 in (14.78 m)
• Lower wingspan: 37 ft 8 in (11.48 m)
• Height: 12 ft 7 in (3.84 m)
• Empty weight: 2,280 lb (1,034 kg)
• Gross weight: 3,000 lb (1,361 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 40 U.S. gallons (150 L; 33 imp gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Aeromarine V-8 , 130 hp (97 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 65 kn (75 mph, 121 km/h)
• Stall speed: 38 kn (44 mph, 71 km/h)
• Endurance: 3.5 hr
• Rate of climb: 220 ft/min (1.1 m/s)

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