Curtiss XNBS-4
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company · United States · first flew 1924 · bomber
The Curtiss XNBS-4, also called the Curtiss Model 36, was a 1920s prototype biplane night bomber built for the United States Army Air Corps.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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- Twin-engined biplane night bomber
- Two Liberty L-12A engines
- Twin-tail layout
A twin-engined biplane with two Liberty L-12A engines. It is 14.17 m long with a wingspan of 27.49 m and could carry 1,907 lb of bombs.
Specifications
- The Curtiss XNBS-4 has a length of 14.17 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27.49 m (90 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
It first flew in 1924 and was developed from the Martin NBS-1.
Variants
Two XNBS-4 aircraft were built, developed from the Martin NBS-1.
Where you'll see it
It was a prototype for the United States Army Air Corps and carried a crew of four.
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