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Curtiss HS

Pioneer Age (pre-1919)

Curtiss HS — Fixed Wing
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The Curtiss HS was a single-engined patrol flying boat built for the United States Navy during World War I. Large numbers were built from 1917 to 1919, with the type being used to carry out anti-submarine patrols from bases in France from June 1918. It remained in use with the US Navy until 1928, and was also widely used as a civil passenger and utility aircraft.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Pioneer Age (pre-1919)
Engine
1× V-12 water-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
360 hp
Length (ft)
39
Wingspan (ft)
74
Empty Weight (lb)
4300
MTOW (lb)
6432
Endurance (hr)
4 hours 30 minutes
Service Ceiling (ft)
5200
Range (mi)
517
Max Speed (mph)
82.5