Curtiss Model N

The Curtiss N-9 was a seaplane variant of the Curtiss JN-4 Jenny military trainer used during the First World War by the United States Navy.

Douglas Thomas, and the Curtiss Model N, and two earlier versions of the aircraft were produced, the JN-2 and JN-3, before the first JN-4 flew in 1916.1

Made by Burgess CompanyCurtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.

The Curtiss Model J (along with the Curtiss Model N) was a prototype tractor configuration aircraft that became the basis for the Curtiss Jenny series of aircraft.2
Height Main
332.74
Height Alt
3.32 m
Designer
Glenn Curtiss
Length Alt
9.39 m
Jet Or Prop
prop
Loaded Weight Main
2750.0
Max Speed Alt
68
Type Of Prop
water-cooled V8 engine
Max Speed Main
78 mph
Power Main
150 hp
Airfoil
RAF 6
Ceiling Main
6600.0
Number Built
560
Crew
2
Span Main
1625.6000000000001
Area Main
496.0
Primary user
United States Navy
Span Alt
16.25 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
112.0
Engine(prop)
Hispano-Suiza 8
Manufacturer
Burgess Company
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
First Flight
1916
Loaded Weight Alt
1247.0
More Performance
600.0
Number Of Props
1
Empty Weight Alt
971.0
Length Main
939.8
Area Alt
46.07 m²
Empty Weight Main
2140.0
Ceiling Alt
2
012 m
Category
Curtiss aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats
United States military trainer aircraft 1910-1919

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