The Thomas-Morse Aircraft Corporation was founded in
1917 and delivered 100 examples of the S-4B trainer powered by the
100hp(75kW) Gnome to the US Signals Corps, followed by the S-4C. A small
number remain in airworthy condition.
N74W
c/n 153
USA
Single seat training biplane first flown in 1917
Engine: 80hp(59kW) Le Rhone
Length: 19’10"(5.82m)
Height: 8’1"(2.73m)Wingspan: 26’6"(8.01m)
No.built: 400 Range: 170miles(273km)
Cruising speed: 85mph(136kmh) Empty weight: 940lb(426kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1330lb(603kg) |