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Curtiss Robin

Interwar (1919–1938)

Curtiss Robin — Fixed Wing
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The Curtiss Robin, introduced in 1928, is an American high-wing monoplane built by the Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company. The J-1 version was flown by Wrong Way Corrigan who crossed the Atlantic after being refused permission to do so.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
1× V-8 water-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
90 hp
Length (ft)
26
Wingspan (ft)
41
Empty Weight (lb)
1475
MTOW (lb)
2175
Service Ceiling (ft)
12500
Range (mi)
785
Max Speed (mph)
99.7