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Lockheed Model 9 Orion
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The Lockheed Model 9 Orion is a single-engined passenger aircraft built in 1931 for commercial airlines. It was faster than any American military aircraft of that time. Designed by Richard A. von Hake, it was the last wood aircraft produced by the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation.
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Role | Airliner |
National origin | US |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Aircraft Limited |
Designer | Richard A. von Hake |
First flight | 1931 |
Introduction | 1931 |
Number built | 35 or 36 |
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