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Flying Boat
Model XIV Airboat
Benoist · USA
Operated by the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line, this aircraft provided the first scheduled commercial service. The passenger sat in an open cockpit next to the pilot, exposed to the elements.
Legacy Fact: It proved that flight could be more than a circus act—it could be a bus service.
Technical Specifications
| CRUISE SPEED | 90 km/h |
|---|---|
| MAX RANGE | 28 km (route) |
| CAPACITY | 1 Passenger |
| ENGINES | 1x Roberts 6-cylinder 75hp |