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The Curtiss Carrier Pigeon was an American mail plane of the 1920s. A single-engined biplane designed and built to replace World War I surplus aircraft such as the DH-4 the Carrier Pigeon was one of the first aircraft designed specifically for U.S. Airmail service.

Curtiss Carrier Pigeon, with Liberty XII engine, in flight. Reverse: Date in center "May 12, 1926" surrounded by the words "Air Mail St. Joseph, Mo.1
Paul Whittier in his Curtiss Carrier Pigeon and his assistant Slade (Chief Mechanic of the Culver City Airport) refueled the main plane and supported the endurance pilots with food and 2
The Curtiss Carrier Pigeon was an American mail plane of the 1920s.3

Made by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.

Curtiss Carrier Pigeon is the predecessor of the Curtiss Model 41 Lark.

The Curtiss Carrier Pigeon was an American mail plane of the 1920s. A single-engined biplane designed and ...4
the Lindbergh Curtiss Carrier Pigeon is located in that hangar.5
Empty Weight Lb
3603
Stall Speed Mph
50
Span Ft
41
Eng 1 Type
water-cooled V12 engine
Max Speed Mph
125
Ceiling Ft
16700
Cruise Speed Mph
105
Successor
Curtiss Model 41 Lark
Span In
11
Gross Weight Lb
4900
Capacity
1000
Airfoil
U.S.A.27
Crew
1
Climb Rate Ftmin
800
Height In
1
Primary user
U.S. Airmail
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
5620
Manufacturer
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Range Miles
525
First Flight
1925
Eng 1 Name
Liberty L-12
Height Ft
12
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
505
Length Ft
28
Variants With Their Own Articles
Curtiss Model 41 Lark
Prime Units
kts
Eng 1 Hp
400
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
10
Category
Curtiss aircraft
United States mailplanes 1920-1929

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