Curtiss Aeroplane Articles
1: Curtiss Hawk P-1, P-2, P-6, XP-21
The Curtiss Hawk is one of the most famous biplanes of the 1920. They won or placed in several air races in the 180 mph range or faster. The Hawk was fitted with different engine and tai
2: Curtiss C-46 Commando
Also known as the R5C, the American-made C-46 was the largest cargo plane of World War II. Able to carry 40 paratroopers and equipment, or 12,000 pounds of cargo, the Commando was especially u
3: Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
The carrier based Curtiss Helldiver was a difficult plane to fly and repair, and was rather unpopular with pilots. In fact they nicknamed it “the beast.” Designed to be a dive-bomber it
4: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Tomahawk
The Warhawk was the Curtiss Company's top plane during World War II. 13,700 P-40s were used by the United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union, among others, and it was employed
5: Curtiss NC-4
Made by Curtiss Engineering Corp. The NC-4 was actually the first plane to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The difference with Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis, is that
6: Curtiss JN-4 Jenny
The Jenny was a biplane made by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in the USA. The JN-4 was the first airplane used for airmail by the United States Post Office. The planes ran in relays
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