{"product_id":"lockheed-14-hudson-flight-technical-documentation-collection","title":"Lockheed Hudson — Flight \u0026 Technical Documentation Collection (AT-18 · A-29 · Hudson I–VI)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLockheed Hudson — Flight \u0026amp; Technical Documentation Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAT-18 · A-29 · Hudson Mk I through VI\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline Aviation Library presents a structured archival collection of surviving original flight and technical documentation for the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra and its frontline military derivatives — the Hudson maritime patrol bomber and the AT-18 and A-29 specialized military trainers. These are primary-source documents: the actual publications issued to aircrew and ground engineers during active service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Document Manifest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.O. 01-75KA-2\u003c\/strong\u003e — USAAC Technical Order: definitive structural, maintenance, and flight operations manual for the AT-18 gunnery and navigation trainer variants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.O. 01-75KA-4\u003c\/strong\u003e — Airplane Parts Catalog, Models AT-18 and AT-18A — USAAF parts catalog published by authority of the Commanding General, Army Air Forces; 1 February 1944, revised 20 September 1944; Marshall-White, Chicago\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.O. 01-75AB-1\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions, RA-29 and RA-29A Airplanes — Published by authority of the Commanding General, Army Air Forces, by the Headquarters, Air Service Command, Patterson Field, Fairfield, Ohio; December 20, 1942, Revised April 25, 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.P. 1690 A \u0026amp; B\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pilot's Notes, Hudson I \u0026amp; II (2nd Edition) — RAF Air Ministry publication; Two Cyclone GR1820-G102A aero-engines; promulgated by order of the Air Council\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.P. 1690 C\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pilot's Notes, Hudson III — Two Cyclone GR-1820-G205A engines; For Official Use Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.P. 1690 D \u0026amp; E\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pilot's Notes, Hudson IV \u0026amp; V (2nd Edition) — Two Twin Wasp R-1830-SC3-G and R-1830-S3C4-G aero-engines respectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA.P. 1690F\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pilot's Notes, Hudson VI — Two Twin Wasp R1830-67 engines; illustrated cover with three-view silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLockheed Hudson Operating Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Original Lockheed factory publication; cloth-bound; earliest operational manual issued directly by the manufacturer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLockheed Convertible Transport-Bomber Brochure\u003c\/strong\u003e — Original Lockheed sales and engineering brochure documenting the Model 14's dual civil\/military design philosophy: Transportation plus National Defense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-18 Flight Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — USAAF operational manual for the Hudson-derived gunnery trainer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAT-18 Maintenance Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ground engineering and servicing procedures for the AT-18 variant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHudson Bendix Wireless Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — Avionics and radio equipment technical manual covering the Bendix wireless installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ Engineering \u0026amp; Aerodynamic Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lockheed 14 airframe, designed under Clarence \"Kelly\" Johnson, introduced several pioneering features that defined its military adaptation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFowler Flaps\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-efficiency trailing-edge flaps sliding backward to increase wing area before deflecting, significantly lowering stall speeds for short-field performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin-Tail Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Egg-shaped vertical stabilizers placed directly in twin-engine propwash to maintain rudder authority at low speeds and high angles of attack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWright Cyclone Variants (A-29 \/ Hudson III)\u003c\/strong\u003e — GR-1820-G205A 9-cylinder radials, 1,200 hp; low-drag NACA cowlings with specialized cowl flaps for extended low-altitude maritime operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePratt \u0026amp; Whitney Twin Wasps (AT-18 \/ Hudson V \u0026amp; VI)\u003c\/strong\u003e — R-1830-45 or Chevrolet-built R-1830-67 14-cylinder twin-row radials; two-speed supercharger controls and Hydromatic constant-speed propellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📊 Performance Reference Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA-29 Bomber\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAT-18 Trainer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e253 mph \/ 220 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245 mph \/ 213 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCruising Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205 mph \/ 178 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 mph \/ 165 kt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,550 mi \/ 2,494 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,100 mi \/ 1,770 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24,500 ft \/ 7,468 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22,000 ft \/ 6,705 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. Operators of active aircraft must use current, revision-controlled publications from the Type Certificate holder or an authorized distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving Collections with Free Lifetime Updates – Please review our Legal Notice and Export Notice before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Online Aviation Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53781931721051,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4788\/3867\/files\/banner-6-klm-coastal-shot.png?v=1786690287","url":"https:\/\/onlineaviationlibrary.com\/products\/lockheed-14-hudson-flight-technical-documentation-collection","provider":"Online Aviation Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}