Curtiss Model K
Curtiss · United States · first flew 1915 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Curtiss Model K, also known as the Model 4, was an American single-engined flying boat of World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.58 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Flying boat hull
- Biplane wings
- Single pusher Curtiss V-X engine
A biplane flying boat with a single pusher 150 hp Curtiss V-X engine and a crew of three.
Specifications
- The Curtiss Model K has a length of 9.58 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.01 m (56 ft).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was an enlarged derivative of Curtiss's Model F and first flew in January 1915.
Variants
Built in flying boat and landplane versions, from the Model F.
Where you'll see it
About 50 were built for export to the Imperial Russian Navy, at least 51 in all.
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