Curtiss Model F

The Curtiss Models F made up a family of early flying boats developed in the United States in the years leading up to World War I. Widely produced Model Fs saw service with the United States Navy under the designations C-2 through C-5 later reclassified to AB-2 through AB-5. Several examples were exported to Russia and the type was built under licence in Italy.

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the 1st “flying boat”, a Curtiss Model F, capable of takeoff from water. 51.045000 -114.2

Made by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.

the 1st “flying boat”, a Curtiss Model F, capable of takeoff from water.3
Empty Weight Lb
1860
More Users
Italian Navy
Russian Navy
Designer
Glenn Curtiss
Eng 1 Type
Curtiss OXX-3 V-8
Max Speed Mph
69
Ceiling Ft
4500
Eng 1 Kw
75
Span In
1
Wing Area Sqm
36
Gross Weight Lb
2460
Number Built
over 150
Crew
Two
Climb Rate Ftmin
230
Empty Weight Kg
844
Gross Weight Kg
1116
Height In
2
Primary user
Endurance Min
30
Endurance H
5
Climb Rate Ms
1
Manufacturer
First Flight
12
Max Speed Kmh
111
Height Ft
11
Span Ft
45
Wing Area Sqft
387
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
14
Length Ft
27
Height M
3
Ceiling M
1370
Eng 1 Hp
100
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
9
Length M
8
Category

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