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Curtiss-Reid Courier

Curtiss-Reid · Canada · Interwar (1919–1938)

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The Curtiss-Reid Courier was designed in Canada in 1931 as a specialist, non-passenger carrying, mailplane capable of maintaining services in Canada's hard winters. The 1930s depression led to the end of government subsidised airmail contracts and only one prototype flew. It was lost in 1933 during preparations for a private, long distance flight.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Canada
Manufacturer
Curtiss-Reid
Service Entry
1932
Produced
1
Engine
1× 4-cylinder air-cooled inverted inline
Thrust / Power
120 hp
Length (ft)
21
Wingspan (ft)
30
Empty Weight (lb)
1080
MTOW (lb)
1752
Service Ceiling (ft)
15000
Range (mi)
550
Max Speed (mph)
137