Thomas-Morse R-5

The Thomas-Morse R-5 also known as the TM-22 was an American single-engined parasol monoplane racing aircraft of the 1920s. Two were built for the United States Army Air Service in 1922 but after competing in the 1922 Pulitzer Trophy Race the type was abandoned.

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The Thomas-Morse R-5 also known as the TM-22 was an American single-engined parasol monoplane racing aircraft of the 1920s.3
Designer
B. Douglas Thomas
Eng 1 Type
liquid-cooled V12 engine
First Flight
29
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States
Introduced
192200
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
2850
Span Ft
29
Number Built
2
Crew
1
Retired
1923
Height In
6
Primary user
United States Army Air Service
Manufacturer
Thomas-Morse Aircraft
Max Speed Mph
188
Eng 1 Name
Packard 1A-2025
Height Ft
8
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
174
Length Ft
19
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
*Curtiss R-6
Eng 1 Hp
600
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
10
Category
Thomas-Morse aircraft
United States sport aircraft 1920-1929

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