Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Collection
Curtiss-Wright Aircraft List
1931 Curtiss Wright CW-1 Junior
Donation: Terry Brandt
Engine: Szekley SR-3, 45 HP
During 1930-1931 the C-W Junior, along with the Aeronca C-3 and the American Eaglet, probably provided more flying pleasure and priceless experience for the private owner-pilot than any other airplane. Evolved from the Snyder Buzzard and a prototype, the Skeeter, the Junior was just about the most popular flivver plane of its time. It was widely used by hunters and photographers due to its nearly unrestricted front seat. The deepening economic depression quashed sales. Production lasted only 1930-1932.
Additional Specifications:
Cruise: 70 MPH
Top Speed: 80 MPH
Empty Weight: 555 lbs
Gross Weight: 975 lbs
Wing Span: 39'6"
Length: 21'3"
Height: 7'4"
Service Ceiling: 12,000'
Climb in 1 Minute: 580' at sea level
Approximate Number Built: 270
(Data pulled from Joseph Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft series.)
1931 Curtiss Wright Travel Air 12-W
Donation: Terry Brandt
Engine: Kinner R-55, 165 HP
The C-W Model 12 was built as a 2-seat sport/trainer airplane. Three different engines were offered by the factory. Originally built with a fully-cowled Warner Scarab engine of 110 HP, our airplane later had a 125 HP Kinner installed. It was maneuverable and robust which made it eligible for use as an acrobatic trainer in the secondary stage of the Civilian Pilot Training Program. Had its price been competitive for the times, no doubt many more would have been sold. Our airplane was owned for several years by Melba Beard (for more on Melba Beard see the 1929 Brunner Winkle Bird CK).
Additional Specifications:
Cruise: 100 MPH
Top Speed: 130 MPH
Empty Weight: 1186 lbs
Gross Weight: 1800 lbs
Wing Span: 28'10" / 26'4"
Length: 20'10"
Height: 8'10"
Service Ceiling: 15,000'
Climb in 1 Minute: 600' at sea level
Approximate Number Built: 12
(Data pulled from Joseph Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft series.)