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The Curtiss O-40 Raven was an American observation aircraft of the 1930s which was built and used in small numbers. A single example of the YO-40 a single-engined Sesquiplane with a retractable undercarriage was built followed by four examples of a modified monoplane version the O-40B which remained in use until 1939.

The Curtiss O-40 Raven was an American observation aircraft of the 1930s which was built and used in small numbers.1

Made by Curtiss-Wright.

Empty Weight Lb
3754
Stall Speed Mph
62
Eng 1 Type
9
First Flight
1932
Ceiling Ft
23100
Cruise Speed Mph
161
Introduced
1933
Span In
8
Gross Weight Lb
5180
Span Ft
41
Number Built
5
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
1660
Retired
1939
Height In
8
Primary user
United States Army Air Corps
Manufacturer
Curtiss-Wright
Range Miles
324
Max Speed Mph
188
Eng 1 Name
Wright R-1820
Height Ft
10
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
266
Guns
1
Length Ft
28
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
670
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
10
Category
Curtiss aircraft
United States military reconnaissance aircraft 1930-1939

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