Curtiss-Wright CA-1
Curtiss-Wright · United States · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The Curtiss-Wright CA-1 was an American five-seat biplane amphibian designed by Frank Courtney. It was built by Curtiss-Wright at St Louis, Missouri.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane amphibian with a tricycle amphibian landing gear
- Single radial engine set into the leading edge of the top wing, driving a pusher propeller
- Enclosed cabin for the pilot and passengers
A biplane amphibian with a single 365 hp Wright radial engine in the top wing leading edge driving a pusher propeller, and an enclosed cabin.
Specifications
- The Curtiss-Wright CA-1 has a length of 9.45 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.19 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 243 km/h (151 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The CA-1, sometimes known as the Commuter or the Courtney Amphibian, was designed by the British test pilot Frank Courtney. It first flew in 1935.
Variants
Only three aircraft were built, and all were sold to Japan. There they were designated Curtiss-Wright LXC by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service.
Where you'll see it
All three aircraft were sold in Japan, where the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service designated them Curtiss-Wright LXC.
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