Model, Static, Wright "R"

Full view of a gray model biplane with two sets of rounded wings and a blue-black pilot's seat. There are two propellers behind the wings.

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Object Details

Model Maker

Charles H. Hubbell

Physical Description

Wood display model of the Wright R single inline engine, two propeller, biplane in overall silver color scheme. 1:16 scale. Circa 1940.

Credit Line

Model by Charles H. Hubbell, ca. 1940. Gift of Thompson Products Aeronautical Museum

Date

ca. 1940

Inventory Number

A19470014000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood (Frame)

Paint

Organic Fiber Fabric

Flocked Fabric

Ferrous Alloy

Rubber

Dimensions

Model: 13.7 × 49.2 × 52.1cm (5 3/8 × 19 3/8 × 20 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Early Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv940a1fd4f-c5d1-4b82-8c9a-54de262521fc

Record ID

nasm_A19470014000