Beginnings of U.S Commercial Airline Service

What type of hull did the Benoist Model XIV Airboat have?

• Metal and plastic layered hull

• Spruce and fabric layered hull

• Aluminum and steel layered hull

• Carbon fiber layered hull

How much did the Benoist Model XIV Airboat weigh?

• 1,000 pounds

• 1,250 pounds

• 1,500 pounds

• 2,000 pounds

What type of engine powered the Benoist Model XIV Airboat?

• 4 cylinder air-cooled engine

• 6 cylinder water-cooled engine

• 8 cylinder diesel engine

• 12 cylinder electric engine

What was the horsepower of the Benoist Model XIV Airboat's engine?

• 50 horsepower

• 75 horsepower

• 100 horsepower

• 125 horsepower

What was the wingspan of the Benoist Model XIV Airboat?

• 30 feet

• 44 feet

• 50 feet

• 60 feet

What was the top speed of the Benoist Model XIV Airboat?

• 50 mph

• 64 mph

• 75 mph

• 80 mph

What was the maximum altitude the Benoist Model XIV Airboat flew during its flight?

• 100 feet

• 75 feet

• 50 feet

• 25 feet

What was the wingspan of the Benoit Model XIV Airboat?

• 30 feet

• 44 feet

• 50 feet

• 60 feet

How many passengers could the Benoit Model XIV Airboat carry?

• One passenger

• Two passengers

• Three passengers

• Four passengers

What was the horsepower of the Benoit Model XIV Airboat engine?

• 50 horsepower

• 75 horsepower

• 100 horsepower

• 150 horsepower