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Martin M-130 Flying Boat (China Clipper)
Technical Information

Background
Built by Glenn L. Martin at Middle River, Maryland for Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) at a price of $417,000 for use as a trans Pacific flying boat.

Production
A total of three were built during 1935: "China Clipper" NC14716, "Philippine Clipper" NC14715 and "Hawaii Clipper" NC14714

Technical Details
Crew  6-9 (Captain, First Officer, Junior Flight Officer, Engineering Officer, Assistant Engineering Officer, Radio Operator, Navigation Officer and cabin stewards)
Engine  4 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S2A5G Twin Wasp 14-cylinder radial engines
Span  130'
Length  90' 10.5"
Height  24' 7"
Maximum Speed  180 mph
Range  3,200 miles
Armament  none
Passengers  36-40


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