Model,Static, Benoist Airboat, St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line

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Object Details

Model Maker

Paul R. Robertson

Physical Description

Wood exhibit model of the Benoist Airboat single inline pusher engine, two-seat biplane of the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line which introduced the first commercial, scheduled, fixed-wing passenger service on 01/01/1914 in natural wings and beige fuselage color scheme. With pilot and passenger figures. 1:16 scale. 1938.

Summary

Benoist XIV

For its St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line, St. Petersburg purchased a Model XIV from St. Louis aircraft manufacturer Thomas Benoist. The airplane could carry one passenger, who sat next to the pilot in the open cockpit. The Benoist was powered by a Roberts 75-horsepower, 6-cylinder, water-cooled engine.

Credit Line

Gift of Chambers of Commerce of St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida Model by Paul R. Robertson

Date

1938

Inventory Number

A19390024000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Ferrous Alloy

Organic Fiber Fabric

Organic Fiber Thread

Paint

Putty

Adhesive

Copper Alloy

Dimensions

Model: 20.5 × 49 × 85cm (8 1/16 × 19 5/16 × 33 7/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

America by Air

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ee43a3c1-fda1-4250-92a0-3e3edc1f7001

Record ID

nasm_A19390024000