Mohawk M-2-C Chieftain

{{Short description|Prototype twin aircraft}}

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The Mohawk M-2-C Chieftain is a prototype light twin aircraft from the Mohawk Aircraft Company.{{cite journal|journal=Journal American Aviation Historical Society|date=Winter 2008}}

Design

The M-2-C is a low-wing three place twin engine aircraft with conventional landing gear powered by two Michigan Rover engines.{{cite journal|journal=Skyways|date=April 2000|page=56}}

Operational history

X-590E was registered on March 30, 1929 and sold several times in rapid succession while remaining registered in Minneapolis. The Mohawk Aircraft company was dissolved in 1930.{{cite journal|journal=Skyways|date=April 2000|page=56}}

Specifications (M-2-C)

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References