Aeromarine AS explained
| AS |
| Type: | Scout Biplane |
| Number Built: | 3 (1 AS-1, 2 AS-2)[1] |
The Aeromarine AS was a seaplane fighter aircraft evaluated by the US Navy in the early 1920s.
Development and design
Other than the vertical stabilizer, it was configured as a conventional two-bay biplane on twin pontoons, with two seats.[1] The sole example of the original design, designated AS-1 had an inverted fin. After evaluation testing, the Navy ordered two aircraft, designated AS-2. The AS-2 had cruciform tails and larger radiators, and ailerons on both upper and lower wings.[1]
Variants
- A.S.-1 1 built[2]
- A.S.-2 2 built[2]
References
Bibliography
- Book: Angelucci, Enzo . The American Fighter from 1917 to the present . 1987 . Orion Books . New York . 35–36.
- Taylor, J. H. (ed) (1989) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. Studio Editions: London. p. 29
External links
- Web site: Aeromarine. Eckland. K.O.. 2009-03-30. aerofiles.com. 7 March 2012. USA.
Notes and References
- Angelucci, 1987. pp. 35-36.
- Web site: Aeromarine. Eckland. K.O.. 2009-03-30. aerofiles.com. 7 March 2012. USA.
