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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1929 Kreutzer K-5 Tri-Motored \u201cAir Coach\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Kreutzer tri-motor NC-612 (now N-612A) is one of America\u2019s first tri-motors and the very first \u201clight\u201d multi-engine aircraft built in this country. Actually, constructed in 1928, this airplane was a test bed for the tri-motor line at Kreutzer Aircraft. It was first equipped with three 55 hp engines, then progressively converted to the company\u2019s three certificated models, the K-2, K-3, and finally the K-5. NC-612 has been restored as it was last configured, with three Kinner K-5\u2019s of 100 HP each. Designed to carry six, it cruises at 110mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to being Kreutzer\u2019s first aircraft, NC-612 worked as a factory demonstrator, an airliner, and finally served in Mexico as a light transport for a gold mining company. The Navaho Airways livery you see it in now is exactly as it appeared while serving with that airline when based in Winslow Arizona 1931-1933. Using factory drawings, NC-612 was faithfully restored as a beautiful flying example from the Golden Age of American aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Engine: 3-100 HP Kinner K5\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Weight: 2,745 pounds empty; 4,333 pounds Gross<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cruise speed: 110 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Service ceiling: 17,000 ft <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Max Speed: 130 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wingspan: 48 ft 10 in<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Range: 520 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Built: 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price new:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0$18,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the only Kreutzer Air Coach left in existence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1929 Kreutzer K-5 Tri-Motored \u201cAir Coach\u201d Kreutzer tri-motor NC-612 (now N-612A) is one of America\u2019s first tri-motors and the very first \u201clight\u201d multi-engine aircraft built in this country. Actually, constructed in 1928, this airplane was a test bed for the tri-motor line at Kreutzer Aircraft. It was first equipped with three 55 hp engines, then progressively converted to the company\u2019s three certificated models, the K-2, K-3, and finally the K-5. NC-612 has been restored as it was last configured, with three Kinner K-5\u2019s of 100 HP each. Designed to carry six, it cruises at 110mph. In addition to being Kreutzer\u2019s first aircraft, NC-612 worked as a factory demonstrator, an airliner, … Continue reading