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Role | Biplane amphibian |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Curtiss-Wright |
Designer | Frank Courtney |
First flight | 1935 |
Number built | 3 |
The Curtiss CA-1 (sometimes known as the Commuter or the Courtney Amphibian) was an American five-seat biplane amphibian designed by Frank Courtney and built by Curtiss-Wright at St Louis, Missouri. [1]
Designed by the British test pilot Frank Courtney, the CA-1 was a five-seat amphibian. [1] The CA-1 was powered by a 365 hp (272 kW) Wright 975E-1 radial, cowled and fitted into the leading edge of the top wing driving - through an extension shaft - a pusher propeller. [1] It had a tricycle amphibian landing gear and an enclosed cabin for the pilot and passengers. [1] Only three aircraft were built and they were all sold in Japan, [1] designated Curtiss-Wright LXC (Navy Experimental Type C Amphibious Transport) by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. [2]
Data from Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947 [3]
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CA-1 | |
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Role | Biplane amphibian |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Curtiss-Wright |
Designer | Frank Courtney |
First flight | 1935 |
Number built | 3 |
The Curtiss CA-1 (sometimes known as the Commuter or the Courtney Amphibian) was an American five-seat biplane amphibian designed by Frank Courtney and built by Curtiss-Wright at St Louis, Missouri. [1]
Designed by the British test pilot Frank Courtney, the CA-1 was a five-seat amphibian. [1] The CA-1 was powered by a 365 hp (272 kW) Wright 975E-1 radial, cowled and fitted into the leading edge of the top wing driving - through an extension shaft - a pusher propeller. [1] It had a tricycle amphibian landing gear and an enclosed cabin for the pilot and passengers. [1] Only three aircraft were built and they were all sold in Japan, [1] designated Curtiss-Wright LXC (Navy Experimental Type C Amphibious Transport) by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. [2]
Data from Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947 [3]
General characteristics
Performance
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