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| − | The '''Maroto Nube''' (literally "Cloud") was a Creeperian single-engine biplane prototype built by the [[Maroto Aircraft|Maroto Aircraft Company]], the company's first ever product. The biplane was designed by [[Mauricio Maroto Galván]], the company's founder, with the goal of being able to fly non-stop from [[San Salvador, San Salvador|San Salvador]] to [[Salvador, Salvador|Salvador]]. | + | The '''Maroto Nube''' (literally "Cloud") was a Creeperian single-engine piston biplane prototype built by the [[Maroto Aircraft|Maroto Aircraft Company]], the company's first ever product. The biplane was designed by [[Mauricio Maroto Galván]], the company's founder, with the goal of being able to fly non-stop from [[San Salvador, San Salvador|San Salvador]] to [[Salvador, Salvador|Salvador]]. |
== History == | == History == | ||
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In 1921, the [[Maroto Aircraft|Maroto Aircraft Company]] was founded by [[Mauricio Maroto Galván]]. That year, Maroto Galván designed and built the Maroto Nube, a two-seat single-engine biplane prototype with the goal of being able to fly non-stop from [[San Salvador, San Salvador|San Salvador]] to [[Salvador, Salvador|Salvador]]. He hoped to impress Creeperian mail companies and convince them to invest in his company to build more aircraft. The aircraft first flew in 1921. Maroto Galván attempted his San Salvador–Salvador flight in February 1922, but the biplane was only able to fly as far as [[La'Libertad, La'Libertad del Norte|La'Libertad]]. Regardless, the flight did draw interest from some mail companies. | In 1921, the [[Maroto Aircraft|Maroto Aircraft Company]] was founded by [[Mauricio Maroto Galván]]. That year, Maroto Galván designed and built the Maroto Nube, a two-seat single-engine biplane prototype with the goal of being able to fly non-stop from [[San Salvador, San Salvador|San Salvador]] to [[Salvador, Salvador|Salvador]]. He hoped to impress Creeperian mail companies and convince them to invest in his company to build more aircraft. The aircraft first flew in 1921. Maroto Galván attempted his San Salvador–Salvador flight in February 1922, but the biplane was only able to fly as far as [[La'Libertad, La'Libertad del Norte|La'Libertad]]. Regardless, the flight did draw interest from some mail companies. | ||
| − | Only one Maroto Nube was ever built and it never entered into commercial mail service. Maroto Galván opted to keep the biplane for himself as his own personal aircraft. He continued to use the Maroto Nube until January | + | Only one Maroto Nube was ever built and it never entered into commercial mail service. Maroto Galván opted to keep the biplane for himself as his own personal aircraft. He continued to use the Maroto Nube until January 1935 when it was destroyed in San Salvador during the [[Creeperian Civil War]] after the [[Miguel Martín Cabañeras y Gutiérrez International Airport|San Salvador International Airport]], where the aircraft was located, was bombed by the [[National Council for Peace and Order]]. Maroto Galván kept the aircraft's wreckage in storage, hoping to one day rebuilt the biplane, but it was lost in 1946 during the [[Siege of San Salvador]], likely being scrapped or further destroyed during the siege to be unrecognizable. |
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| + | == Operators == | ||
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| + | {{flag|Creeperopolis|1887}} | ||
| + | * [[Maroto Aircraft|Maroto Aircraft Company]] | ||
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| + | == Specifications == | ||
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| + | [[File:Davis Douglas Cloudster - original configuration.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The design of the Maroto Nube.]] | ||
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| + | {{Aircraft specs | ||
| + | |prime units?=imp | ||
| + | |crew=1 | ||
| + | |capacity=1 passenger | ||
| + | |length ft=36 | ||
| + | |length in=9 | ||
| + | |span ft=55 | ||
| + | |span in=11 | ||
| + | |height ft=12 | ||
| + | |height in=0 | ||
| + | |gross weight lb=9600 | ||
| + | |fuel capacity={{cvt|660|USgal|impgal l}} fuel in two fuel tanks with {{cvt|50|USgal|impgal l}} oil in a single tank | ||
| + | |eng1 number=1 | ||
| + | |eng1 name=Maroto Nube M | ||
| + | |eng1 type=V-12 water-cooled piston engine | ||
| + | |eng1 hp=400 | ||
| + | |prop blade number=2 | ||
| + | |prop name=fixed-pitch wooden propeller | ||
| + | |max speed mph=120 | ||
| + | |cruise speed mph=85 | ||
| + | |range miles=550 | ||
| + | |ferry range miles=2800 | ||
| + | |endurance=33 hours | ||
| + | |ceiling ft=19160 | ||
| + | |power/mass={{cvt|0.417|hp/lb|kW/kg}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | * [[Maroto Aircraft#Products|List of Maroto Aircraft | + | * [[Maroto Aircraft#Products|List of Maroto Aircraft Company products]] |
{{Maroto Botín}} | {{Maroto Botín}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:38, 6 June 2023
| Maroto Nube | |
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| The Maroto Nube in 1925. | |
Role
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Biplane prototype |
National origin
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 Creeperopolis
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Manufacturer
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Maroto Aircraft Company |
Designer
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Mauricio Maroto Galván |
First flight
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1921 |
Retired
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1935 |
Status
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Lone prototype destroyed in 1935 |
Number built
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1 |
Developed into
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Maroto C-1 Maroto A-1 |
The Maroto Nube (literally "Cloud") was a Creeperian single-engine piston biplane prototype built by the Maroto Aircraft Company, the company's first ever product. The biplane was designed by Mauricio Maroto Galván, the company's founder, with the goal of being able to fly non-stop from San Salvador to Salvador.
Contents
History
In 1921, the Maroto Aircraft Company was founded by Mauricio Maroto Galván. That year, Maroto Galván designed and built the Maroto Nube, a two-seat single-engine biplane prototype with the goal of being able to fly non-stop from San Salvador to Salvador. He hoped to impress Creeperian mail companies and convince them to invest in his company to build more aircraft. The aircraft first flew in 1921. Maroto Galván attempted his San Salvador–Salvador flight in February 1922, but the biplane was only able to fly as far as La'Libertad. Regardless, the flight did draw interest from some mail companies.
Only one Maroto Nube was ever built and it never entered into commercial mail service. Maroto Galván opted to keep the biplane for himself as his own personal aircraft. He continued to use the Maroto Nube until January 1935 when it was destroyed in San Salvador during the Creeperian Civil War after the San Salvador International Airport, where the aircraft was located, was bombed by the National Council for Peace and Order. Maroto Galván kept the aircraft's wreckage in storage, hoping to one day rebuilt the biplane, but it was lost in 1946 during the Siege of San Salvador, likely being scrapped or further destroyed during the siege to be unrecognizable.
Operators
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 36 ft 9 in (11.20 m)
- Wingspan: 55 ft 11 in (17.04 m)
- Height: 12 ft 0 in (3.66 m)
- Gross weight: 9,600 lb (4,354 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 660 US gal (550 imp gal; 2,500 l) fuel in two fuel tanks with 50 US gal (42 imp gal; 190 l) oil in a single tank
- Powerplant: 1 × Maroto Nube M V-12 water-cooled piston engine, 400 hp (300 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed fixed-pitch wooden propeller
Performance
- Maximum speed: 120 mph (190 km/h, 100 kn)
- Cruise speed: 85 mph (137 km/h, 74 kn)
- Range: 550 mi (890 km, 480 nmi)
- Ferry range: 2,800 mi (4,500 km, 2,400 nmi)
- Endurance: 33 hours
- Service ceiling: 19,160 ft (5,840 m)
- Power/mass: 0.417 hp/lb (0.686 kW/kg)
