Lockheed Model 9 Orion

Model 9 Orion
  • Model 9B Orion No.HB-LAH
  • (Taken May,1935)
General information
TypeAirliner
National originUS
ManufacturerLockheed Aircraft Limited
Designer
Richard A. von Hake
Number built35 or 36
History
Introduction date1931
First flight1931

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.