Curtiss-Wright CW-12 Sport Trainer
Curtiss-Wright · United States · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Curtiss-Wright CW-12 Sport Trainer was a high-performance training aircraft built in the United States in the early 1930s. It was designed by Herbert Rawdon and Ted Wells and was also marketed under the Travel Air brand.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.53 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional single-bay biplane with staggered wings
- Wings braced with N-struts
- Pilot and instructor in tandem open cockpits
A staggered single-bay biplane braced with N-struts, with the pilot and instructor seated in tandem open cockpits.
Specifications
- The Curtiss-Wright CW-12 Sport Trainer has a length of 6.53 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.79 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The CW-12 and the related CW-16 shared the same basic design. The type first flew in 1931, and 63 were built across both models.
Variants
The CW-12 came as the CW-12K with a Kinner K-5, the CW-12Q with a de Havilland Gipsy and the CW-12W with a Warner Scarab. The CW-16 was a related version with a forward cockpit that could seat two passengers.
Where you'll see it
Most were used by private owners, and some CW-16s were exported to air forces including Bolivia and Ecuador. Some CW-12s were still airworthy in 2009.
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