Towle WC

WC
Role Amphibious aircraft
National origin United States of America
Manufacturer Towle Marine Aircraft Engineering Company
Designer Thomas Towle
First flight November 1928
Introduction 1928
Number built 2
Variants Towle TA-2

The Towle WC, aka Towle TA-1, was a custom built aircraft for a 1929 round-the world flight.

Design and development

Thomas Towle was an engineer who had been involved with many early aircraft designs. Having just co-designed the Eastman-E2 Sea Rover, Towle was commissioned by Henry McCarroll to promote Detroit's aviation production capabilities.[1]

The WC was a flying boat with an aluminum hull. The strut braced parasol wing was fabric covered.[2][3]

Operational history

The prototype WC flew as far as Brazil before engine reliability issues forced the cancellation of the round-the-world flight attempt.[4]

Variants

Specifications (Towle WC)

Data from Flight

General characteristics

Performance

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

References

  1. Robert F. Pauley. Michigan Aircraft Manufacturers.
  2. E. R. Johnson. American flying boats and amphibious aircraft: an illustrated history. p. 324.
  3. Flight: 149. 21 Feb 1929. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. Robert F. Pauley. Michigan Aircraft Manufacturers.
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