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Curtiss PN 1

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Top speed
  
174 km/h

Length
  
7.16 m

Wingspan
  
9.39 m

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Manufacturer
  
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company

The Curtiss PN-1 was an American single-seat night fighter biplane built by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company using blueprints from the Engineering Division of the United States Army Air Service.

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Development

Designed by the USAAC, the PN-1 was a welded steel tube fuselage covered by fabric. The wings were wood covered by fabric. One of the two prototypes ordered was built, and underwent static testing at McCook Field. It may have undergone flight testing, but no orders were received.

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 23 ft 6 in (7.16 m)
  • Wingspan: 30 ft 10 in (9.39 m)
  • Height: 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m)
  • Wing area: 300 ft2 (27.87 m2)
  • Empty weight: 1,631 lb (740 kg)
  • Gross weight: 2,311 lb (1,048 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Liberty L-825, 230 hp (172 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 108 mph (174 km/h)
  • Range: 255 miles (410 km)
  • Service ceiling: 25,600 ft (7,803 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1182 ft/min (6 m/s)

    • Armament

  • 2 × .30 in (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine guns

    • References

    Curtiss PN-1 Wikipedia
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