Loening Loening C-2 Air Yacht

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30 Nov 2025 · © Unknown

The Loening C-2 Air Yacht is a classic interwar amphibian, highly prized by collectors and aviation historians.

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Aircraft

Loening C-2 Air Yacht LOA1

Original Loening/Private

8703

Registration

Airline

Private/Corporate

Manufacturer

Loening

Insights

Aviation History

One of the earliest American amphibious biplanes for civilian use, notable for luxury and versatility in the 1920s/30s.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; only a handful built, even fewer survive.

Record Flights

Used for luxury air travel in the U.S. and South America, occasionally setting distance and endurance marks for amphibians of the period.

Safety & Events

Some frames used by famed aviators, and a small number served with both private and corporate owners.

Future Outlook

Virtually all are retired; existing examples are in aviation museums.

Specifications

Wright R-975 Whirlwind radial

Engine

15.8 m

Wingspan

11.2 m

Length

1,045 km

Range

180 km/h

Speed

5 passengers

Capacity

2,540 kg

MTOW

3.9 m

Height

Approx. 300 hp (224 kW)

Thrust

Not rated (pre-ICAO standards)

Noise

Specifications and parameters are representative for the model but may vary for individual aircraft.