This aircraft was designed as a passenger aircraft of revolutionary concept. The all-metal airframe was well streamlined, with low monoplane wings, a smooth oval semi-monocoque fuselage, neatly cowled twin engines, and an enclosed cockpit for the pilots. The undercarriage was retractable, giving the aircraft a maximum speed of over 180 mph. This was far higher than the speed of contemporary airliners that were in service at the time. Around seventy-five were built for customers in the US and abroad. It was was an immediate success and the first production aircraft were quickly followed by a refined model. It also gained recognition in air racing circles of the time.
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