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Falcon

Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company · Observation · Interwar (1919–1938)

Falcon — Observation
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The Curtiss Falcon was a family of military biplane aircraft built by the American aircraft manufacturer Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company during the 1920s. Most saw service as part of the United States Army Air Corps as observation aircraft with the designations O-1 and O-11, or as the attack aircraft designated the A-3 Falcon.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Attack
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Manufacturer
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Operator
United States Army Air Corps; United States Navy; United States Marine Corps
Primary Role
Observation
Service Entry
1925
Produced
338
Engine
1× V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine
Thrust / Power
426 hp
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
38
Empty Weight (lb)
2902
MTOW (lb)
4476
Service Ceiling (ft)
14400
Range (mi)
647
Max Speed (mph)
139.4