Curtiss-Wright CW-19
Curtiss-Wright · United States · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The Curtiss-Wright CW-19 was a civil utility aircraft designed in the United States in the mid-1930s. It was built in small quantities in a number of variants.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.03 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single radial piston engine in the nose
- Two-seat civil utility layout
A two-seat low-wing monoplane with a single radial engine and a conventional tail.
Specifications
- The Curtiss-Wright CW-19 has a length of 8.03 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.67 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 298 km/h (185 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The type first flew in 1935 and was built by Curtiss-Robertson and Curtiss-Wright.
Variants
Variants included the CR-2 and the CW-23 military trainer prototype. The design was developed into the CW-21 and CW-22.
Where you'll see it
Twenty-six were built. The Bolivian armed forces were its primary user.
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