Curtiss-Wright CW-3 Duckling
Curtiss-Wright · United States · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Curtiss-Wright CW-3 Duckling, sometimes called the Teal, was an American two-seat amphibious flying-boat.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.48 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Amphibious flying boat
- Parasol wing
- Single pusher radial engine above the wing
It is a two-seat amphibious flying boat with strut-mounted pontoons and a pusher engine mounted above the wing.
Specifications
- The Curtiss-Wright CW-3 Duckling has a length of 6.48 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.04 m (40 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a modification of the CW-1 Junior and first flew in 1931. Three were built, each with a different 90 hp radial engine; the CW-3W had the Warner Scarab.
Variants
Three were built in total.
Where you'll see it
Only three examples were built.
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