L.W.F. Model V Tractor

Trainer / Reconnaissance Biplane

Photo ©: Karsten Palt

The L.W.F. Model V Tractor is a single-engine two-seat trainer and reconnaissance biplane aircraft produced by the American manufacturer L.W.F. Engineering Company, (Lowe, Willard, Fowler).

The different versions differ by the installed engine V = Thomas 135 hp, V-1 = Sturtevant 140 hp, V-2 = Hall-Scott 165 hp, V-3 = Sturtevant 200 hp.

Crew

Propulsion	1 Piston Engine
Engine Model	Sturtevant 5A
Engine Power	104 kW	140 hp

Speed	141 km/h	76 kts 87 mph
Rate of climb	107 m/min	350 ft/min
Range	550 km	297 NM 342 mi.

max. Takeoff Weight

1.270 kg

2.800 lbs

Wing Span	14,17 m	46 ft 6 in
Wing Area	45,5 m²	490 ft²
Length	8,23 m	27 ft 0 in

First Flight	1916
Production Status	out of production
Total Production	ca. 140

Data for (Version)

LWF Tractor V-1

[Photo-ID: 10428] © Karsten Palt 2014-06-08
	L.W.F. Model V Tractor Reg.: 4 last surviving L.W.F. aircraft
Narodni technicke muzeum [Prague]

[Photo-ID: 10429] © Karsten Palt 2014-06-08
	L.W.F. Model V Tractor Reg.: 4 last surviving L.W.F. aircraft
Narodni technicke muzeum [Prague]

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