I guess its time for another clue

1 Multi-engines
2 98'6'' wingspan
3 not planes, as only one was built
4 all engines of the same type or manufacturer
5 open air cockpit
6 more than one wing
7 powered by Liberty V12 engines
8 Flying boat
9 was featured in a movie
10 used wings "cannibalized " from bombers after the war ended
11 Two engines were used in a pusher configuration

afternoon clue

1 Multi-engines
2 98'6'' wingspan
3 not planes, as only one was built
4 all engines of the same type or manufacturer
5 open air cockpit
6 more than one wing
7 powered by Liberty V12 engines
8 Flying boat
9 was featured in a movie
10 used wings "cannibalized " from bombers after the war ended
11 four engines were used in a pusher configuration
12 bottom of hull to top of wing was 30 Ft.
13 this designer apparently felt that "if a little bit is good more must be better"

Oops ,Sorry guys I goofed on clue 11, it should have said four engines were used in the pusher configuration.

1 Multi-engines
2 98'6'' wingspan
3 not planes, as only one was built
4 all engines of the same type or manufacturer
5 open air cockpit
6 more than one wing
7 powered by Liberty V12 engines
8 Flying boat
9 was featured in a movie
10 used wings "cannibalized " from bombers after the war ended
11 four engines were used in a pusher configuration
12 bottom of hull to top of wing was 30 Ft.
13 this designer apparently felt that "if a little bit is good more must be better"

Hope this didn't spoil it for any guess's that may have been forthcoming

Hey, guys; show of hands.... Two questions:

(1) How many of you know, or think you know, the answer to this question; but simply can't or won't take the lead right now for whatever reason?

(2) Is your primary issue with taking the lead finding a choice of subject matter, or the time occupied in leading the discussion and posting new questions? Thanks; Ernie P.

O.K. maybe its time for a late morning clue

1 Multi-engines
2 98'6'' wingspan
3 not planes, as only one was built
4 all engines of the same type or manufacturer
5 open air cockpit
6 more than one wing
7 powered by Liberty V12 engines
8 Flying boat
9 was featured in a movie
10 used wings "cannibalized " from bombers after the war ended
11 four engines were used in a pusher configuration
12 bottom of hull to top of wing was 30 Ft.
13 this designer apparently felt that "if a little bit is good more must be better"
14 it didn't have a horizontal stabilizer as we know it

alrighty then this may be my last clue, you might then say I'm clueless! Just a hint, if you combine a couple of clues and google it the answer is included in a list of aircraft. You just have to figure out which aircraft.

1 Multi-engines
2 98'6'' wingspan
3 not planes, as only one was built
4 all engines of the same type or manufacturer
5 open air cockpit
6 more than one wing
7 powered by Liberty V12 engines
8 Flying boat
9 was featured in a movie
10 used wings "cannibalized " from bombers after the war ended
11 four engines were used in a pusher configuration
12 bottom of hull to top of wing was 30 Ft.
13 this designer apparently felt that "if a little bit is good more must be better"
14 it didn't have a horizontal stabilizer as we know it
15 Not a tri-plane per se, but it probably could be referred to as a "MEGA Triplane"

The silence is deafening !!

How about the Caproni Ca.60 Transaereo? Thanks; Ernie P.


The Caproni Ca.60 Transaereo, often referred to as the Noviplano (nine-wing) or Capronissimo, was the prototype of a large nine-wing flying boat intended to become a 100-passenger transatlantic airliner. It featured eight engines and three sets of triple wings.
Only one example of this aircraft, designed by Italian aviation pioneer Gianni Caproni, was built by the Caproni company. It was tested on Lake Maggiore in 1921: its brief maiden flight took place on February 12 or March 2. Its second flight was March 4; shortly after takeoff, the aircraft crashed on the water surface and broke up upon impact. The Ca.60 was further damaged when the wreck was towed to shore and, in spite of Caproni's intention to rebuild the aircraft, the project was soon abandoned because of its excessive cost. The few surviving parts are on display at the Gianni Caproni Museum of Aeronautics and at the Volandia aviation museum in Italy.

General characteristics

• Crew: 8
• Capacity: 100 passengers
• Length: 23.45 m (77 ft)
• Wingspan: 30.0 m (98 ft 5 in)
• Height: 9.15 m (30 ft)
• Wing area: 750,00 m² (8073 ft²)
• Empty weight: 14,000 kg (30,865 lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 26,000 kg (57,320 lb)
• Powerplant: 8 × Liberty L-12 liquid-cooled V12 engines, 294 kW (400 hp) each

Performance

• Cruise speed: 130 km/h (70 kn, 80 mph)
• Range: 660 km (360 nmi, 410 mi)

Thanks Ernie, you're up ,make it a good one!

Thank you, Sir. I will endeavor to do so, shortly. Thanks; Ernie P.

thanks,include information

Not quite sure what you meant by that, aniksy; but welcome aboard and I hope you enjoy playing with us. We have a lot of fun and even learn a thing or two from each other. Again; welcome. Thanks; Ernie P.

I trust this will keep every one amused for a spell. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.

A bonus clue for the afternoon. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.

Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.

A morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.

Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.

Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.

Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.

Since I'm going to be out for much of the day, I'm going to go ahead and drop the afternoon and evening clues. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.

Okay; a bonus clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.

Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.

Hawker Sea Fury?