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A beautifully preserved Ford Tri-Motor 4-AT in Eastern Air Transport historic livery prepares for a demonstration flight, delighting crowds at an airshow.
© shaydis13
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Ford Trimotor at the 2025 Oshkosh Airshow.
Aircraft identity
Registration
NC8407
ICAO Type
FORD
Model
Tri-Motor 4-AT
Manufacturer
Ford
Airline
Eastern Air Transport (historic livery, not current operator)
Livery
Eastern Air Transport Inc. vintage colors
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
3 × Wright R-975 Whirlwind radial engines
Thrust
235 hp (175 kW) each
Wingspan
22.4 m
Length
14.6 m
Height
3.96 m
MTOW
5,443 kg
Range
885 km
Capacity
8-12 passengers
Cruise Speed
177 km/h
Noise Rating
Not applicable to era; vintage radial engines
Location
Airport Code
OSH/KOSH
Airport Name
Wittman Regional Airport
Camera
Device
Iphone 16 Pro Max