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Aeromarine 700

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Model 700
Role Floatplane
National origin United States of America
Manufacturer Aeromarine
First flight 1917
Primary user US Navy
Number built 2

The Aeromarine 700 was an early US Navy seaplane developed in 1917 to investigate the feasibility of using aircraft to launch torpedoes. The aircraft itself was a large biplane of conventional three-bay configuration equipped with two pontoons, powered by a 100 hp (75 kW) Aeromarine K-6. Only two examples were built.

Operators

 United States
US Navy

References

  • Taylor, J. H. (ed) (1989) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. Studio Editions: London. p. 29