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1910 - Curtiss D Pusher, Pioneer

1911 - Curtiss Model D Type IV Pusher, Reconnaissance Aircraft

This is a well known model from the days of beginning aviation. The Curtiss D Pusher was in use in both civil and military roles. It was designed as a two-seater with ailerons and a tricycle undercarriage. The elevons were operated by the pilot's shoulders. The aircraft was build in sections so it was easy to disassemble and transport. The Curtiss Waterplane 1911 is nearly the same design.  

1911 - Curtiss 1911 (Sea), Sea based reconnaissance aircraft

1914 - Curtiss F, Reconnaissance flying boat

1917 - Curtiss JN 4 D Jenny, Trainig and multi purpose aircraft

The "Jenny" was america's most popular aircraft in the time of WWI and shortly after. The original JN3's performances were not sufficient to field service which proofed while Pershing's punitive expedition into Mexico in 1916. The design was modified to the JN4 which was produced in large numbers when the USA entered the war in Europe. With the armistice the production was stopped, after more than 6000 produced, mostly of the "D" type. After the war, a lot of the "Jennies" were used in general aviation and in mail service. Charles Lindbergh taught himself flying after having traded in his motorcycle for an aged Jenny.  

1925 - Curtiss CR 1, Racing aircraft

1926 - Curtiss CR 2, Racing aircraft

1927 - Curtiss CR 3, Racing aircraft

1927 - Curtiss-Wright 6 B Sedan, Passenger Aircraft

On this aircraft the first passenger flight of Delta was performed. On june 17, 1929 from Dallas to Jackson with stops at Shreveport and Monroe.  

1928 - Curtiss F 6 C, Fighter

1929 - Curtiss Conqueror GV-1550, Water-cooled 12-cylinder V-inline engine

1930 - Curtiss P 6 E Hawk, Fighter Intercepor

1934 - Curtiss CW 22 Falcon, Fighter

1935 - Curtiss Export Hawk, Fighter

1936 - Curtiss A 25 Shrike, Bomber

1936 - Curtiss SBC 4 Helldiver, Carrier based dive bomber

1936 - Curtiss P 36 C Hawk, Fighter interceptor

The P36 was developed from the Curtiss "Hawk" Model 75. The production for the US Army Air Corps began in 1938. Altogether some 243 were taken over, including 30 that were originally produced for Norway but not delivered. Great Britain and France had Hawks in front line service in 1940, even them being inferior to the german Messerschmitt Bf 109 E. Later, te remaining P36 were delivered to other countries. The P36 was the predecessor of the famous P40.  

1936 - Curtiss SOC 1 Seagull, sea scout / observation aircraft

1937 - Curtiss Hawk 75, Fighter interceptor

1938 - Curtiss O 52 Owl, Observation aircraft

The Owls was designed as an observation airplane. TIn 1940 the US Army Air Coprs purchased 203 of them. But when the US entered the war, the Owl seemed not to have the performance neccessary to survive combat, so it was redesignated as coastal sub hunter and liaison aircraft.  

1938 - Curtiss P 40 N Warhawk, Fighter

1938 - Curtiss SC 1 Seahawk, Reconnissance and ASW

Curtiss F 9 F Sparrowhawk, Fighter

1939 - Curtiss-Wright CW 21 Demon, Fighter interceptor

1939 - Curtiss SO 3 C Seamew, Sea reconnaissance and ASW aircraft

1940 - Curtiss C 46 D Commando, Transport Aircraft

Derived from the CW20 design. The C46 came into service with the USAF from July 1942. In total, US forces accepted 3144 C46, but other countries had it in service, too. Commandos became famous for covering transport tasks in southeast asia. The C46 had a better performance than the famous C47 Dakota, but it was difficult to maintain and had a relatively high loss rate.  

1940 - Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, Carrier based scout bomber

1940 - Curtiss SNC, Trainer

1941 - Curtiss AT 9 Fledgling, Advanced trainer

1941 - Curtiss-Wright XP 55 Ascender, Fighter interceptor

1941 - Curtiss P 60, Fighter interceptor

1943 - Curtiss C 76 Caravan, Transport

1957 - Curtiss F 7 C Seahawk, Fighter