Burgess Dunne
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| Dimensions | Wingspan: 14.33m Length: 90.22 | |
| Max Speed: | 89 km/h | |
| Crew: | 1 pilot | |
| Role: | Observer | |
| With the museum since: |
2001 |
The first Canadian military aircraft was purchased from Burgess Company in September 1914. This was the first licensed aircraft manufacturer in the United States that became a subsidiary of Curtiss Aeroplane in 1914. One of the company’s best projects was a tailless biplane with central floats for water take off/landing based on a prototype designed by English engineer John William Dunne (1875 – 1949). Henceforth this aircraft was known as the Burgess-Dunne. Several such airframes were purchased by the U.S. Navy in 1914, with a role limited to observing the enemy’s movements in the battle field.
For a complete history of the Burgess Dunne click here
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