__NOTOC__ The Prudden-Whitehead monoplane (sometimes referred to as the Atlanta PW-1, PW-2 or the Prudden monoplane) is an American three-engined eight-seat commercial transport monoplane. Built by the Atlanta Aircraft Corporation and designed by

George H. Prudden George Henry Prudden, Jr. (February 18, 1893 – January 20, 1964) was an American aircraft engineer. He was instrumental in designing the first all metal aircraft in America. He was president of the Early Birds of Aviation in 1961. Early ...

, Edward Whitehead was responsible for the sales of the aircraft.

Design and development

The Prudden-Whitehead monoplane is an all-metal low-wing cantilever monoplane with a monocoque fuselage and powered by three Wright R-760 piston engines. It has a conventional fixed landing gear with a tailwheel. It has an enclosed passenger cabin for eight to ten passengers and a washroom and toilet. Only two of the trimotors were built.

Variants

;PW-1 :The first aircraft built registered ''N366W''. ;PW-2 :The second aircraft built registered ''N280V''.

Specifications

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* {{commons category-inline, Prudden aircraft 1930s United States airliners Trimotors Atlanta Aircraft aircraft Low-wing aircraft Aircraft first flown in 1930