American Tri- Motored FORD

Variants Stout Bushmaster 2000 The Ford Trimotor (also called the "Tri-Motor", and nicknamed "The Tin Goose") was an American three-engined transport aircraft. Production started in 1925 by the companies of Henry Ford and until June 7, 1933. A total of 199 Ford Trimotors were made.[1] It was designed for the civil aviation market, but also saw service with military units. The Ford Trimotor was sold around the world. Contents [hide] 1 Design and development 2 Operational history 3 Variants 3.1 United States military designations 4 Operators 4.1 Civil operators 4.2 Military operators 5 Accidents and incidents 6 Surviving aircraft 6.1 Airworthy 6.2 On static display 6.3 Under restoration 7 Specifications 7.1 Ford 4-AT-E Trimotor 7.2 Ford