Burgess K

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Origins and Development

In February 1913, the Burgess Company and Curtis, Inc. received an order from the U.S. Navy for the construction of a light flying boat. William Starling Burgess himself led the design of the boat.

Design and Maiden Flight

On April 14, 1913, the Burgess Model K flying boat made its first flight, piloted by William Burgess himself. The Burgess K was a two-seat, two-bay biplane, powered by a 70 hp eight-cylinder air-cooled Renault engine.

Operational History and Fate

On May 17 of the same year, the aircraft was handed over to the fleet and received the tail number D-1. The flying boat did not operate for long; on February 16, 1914, it crashed, and pilot James M. Murray drowned. Despite the accident, in December of that year, the fleet redesignated the machine as AB-6.

Technical Specifications

Modification	Burgess K
Wingspan, m	13.11
Length, m	9. 37
Height, m	2.69
Engine type	1 Piston engine Renault
Power, hp	1 x 70
Maximum speed, km/h	95
Cruising speed, km/h	85
Flight endurance, h	4
Crew, crew members	2

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Sources & Accuracy

The information presented in this technical sheet has been compiled from declassified flight manuals, historical archives, and specialized literature. While we strive for maximum accuracy, some performance data may vary depending on the specific variant or operational conditions.

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