Curtiss Collection

Curtiss OXX-6, V-8 Engine, ca. 1916. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Among the most successful early engines marketed in the United States were those designed and built by aviation pioneer and inventor Glenn Curtiss

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver -early examples had a tendency to break up during recovery from a dive

Curtiss JN4 Jenny of the RNAS

Curtiss CR-3
Curtiss Cr-3 Number 4 Parked at the 1923 Schneider Trophy Air Race at Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK Date: 1923

The 15, 000th Curtiss fighter, a P-40 Warhawk, emblazoned with the insignia of the 28 air forces operating Curtiss fighters during WW2. November 1944

Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IV -these progressively replaced the interim Boomerang with Australian fighter squadrons serving in the Pacific

DOUGLAS CORRIGAN (1907-1995). Nicknamed Wrong Way. American aviator. Photographed next to his 1929 model Curtiss Robin, c1938

Curtiss H12 Large America, 8671, being warped aboard a t?
Curtiss H12 Large America, 8671, being warped aboard a towing lighter

RNAS Curtiss H12 Large America, 8671

Curtiss Hawk 75 fuselage interior looking rear from the baggage compartment. 9 May 1938. Date: 1938

RNAS Curtiss H12 Large America, 8651

Curtiss-Wright Condor artists impression over New York

United States Navy Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk
Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk, a ship-board float-plane scout, for operation from capital ships with catapults, or seaplane tenders with launch and recovery apparatus. Date: circa 1945

Curtiss Nc-2 Seaplane Taxiing after Landing in Water Date: 1919

Curtiss Nc-4 Seaplane in the Usa after the Atlantic Crossing Date: 1919

Curtiss Model 23 R-6 Racer P. 278 A. S. 68564
Curtiss Model 23 R-6 Racer P.278 A.S.68564 Date: 1920s

Curtiss Model 42 R3C-1
United States Navy & Army - Curtiss Model 42 R3C-1, a racer for the 1925 season. Three were built for the Navy and Army all flown as R3C-1s with Navy serial numbers

Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver 89172
United States Navy - Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver 89172 (msn 89518, Curtiss Model 84G), of VT-75. Date: 1945

WW2 - Curtiss Fighters In Formation
A photograph which somes some United States WW2 Curtiss fighter planes flying in echelon formation. Date: circa 1940s

Curtiss H75 C. 1
A crashed Curtiss H75 C.1, being inspected by German forces. (The Curtiss H75 C.1, had the Curtiss designation Hawk 75A-1 and was roughly equivalent to the P-36A Mohawk)

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Curtiss C-46D Commando 44-77635
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando 44-77635 (msn 33031-CU1567), on display at Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona. Date: circa 1990

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp
Curtiss XP-3A No.2 28-189 (msn 10993), fitted with a 410hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340-1 Wasp, in a close fitting NACA cowling

Curtiss P-40E replica 1356255, on display at the Peterson Air and Space Museum. Date: circa 2000

Curtiss P-40C Warhawk G-CIIO (msn 16161, x N80FR, ex 41-13357), of the Fighter Collection at Duxford, painted as 160 10AB of the 10th Pursuit Squadron USAAF. Date: circa 2015

Curtiss C-46A Commando 91-1138 (msn 30553), on display at the JASDF Air Park and Museum, Hamamatsu Air Base Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Date: circa 2000

Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver N92879 (MSN 83725, ex BuAer 83589), of the Confederate Air Force, at Midland Airport on 8-10 October 1992. Date: 1992

Curtiss C-46F Commando N53594 China Doll
Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando N53594 China Doll (MSN 22486, ex 44-78663), of the Confederate Air Force, at Midland Airport on 8-10 October 1992. Date: 1992

Curtiss P-47G Thunderbolt 42-25254
Curtiss P-47G-15-CU Thunderbolt 42-25254 (MSN 22148), painted as P-47D-5-RE 42-8487 Spirit of Atlantic City, N.J. Date: circa 2000

Seaplane about to rise from the water Curtiss JN4 by Charles Howard

Curtiss JN4 Jenny by Charles Howard

Curtiss Robin J-1 Deluxe, 1928-1930. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
108E. Three-seat light cabin monoplane. The Key brothers set an endurance record of 653 hours and 34 minutes, June 4-July 1, 1935 in the Robin. Wright J-6-5 engine. High-wing, tailwheel design

Curtiss Ricardo R-6, In-line 6 Engine, ca. 1921. Creator
Among the most successful early engines marketed in the United States were those designed and built by aviation pioneer and inventor Glenn Curtiss in his factory at Hammondsport, New York

Curtiss V-4, V-12 Engine, Circa 1915. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Toward the end of 1915, Curtiss conducted a design study for a large aircraft engine of 224 kW (300 hp) or more. The objective was a power plant for large seaplanes

Curtiss C-4 or D-4, In-line 4 Engine, ca. 1907. Creator
This engine, built by the Glenn H. Curtiss Manufacturing Company of Hammondsport, New York, about 1907 is believed to be a Model C-4 or D-4 engine

Curtiss Model E Flying Boat (hull only), 1913. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane
Hull of a Curtiss Model E Flying Boat. Full-size aircraft was a single-engine, two-seat, biplane with a pusher engine mounted above

Roberts 4X, In-line 4 Engine, 1911. Creator: Roberts Motor Company
The Model 4X engine was built by the Roberts Motor Company of Sandusky, Ohio. An important design objective was light weight

Curtiss V-X, V-8 Engine, Circa 1915. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Among the most successful early engines marketed in the United States were those designed and built by aviation pioneer and inventor Glenn Curtiss in his factory in Hammondsport, New York

Model, Static, Curtiss D, ca. 1940. Creator: Charles H. Hubbell
Model, Static, Curtiss D, ca. 1940. Wood display model of a Curtiss D biplane pusher aircraft, designed in 1910, in overall natural color. 1:16 scale

Curtiss Chieftain H-1640, Radial 12 Engine, ca. 1928. Creator
Among the most successful early engines marketed in the United States were those designed and built by aviation pioneer and inventor Glenn Curtiss of Hammondsport, New York

Curtiss K-12, V-12 Engine, ca. 1918. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
In 1916 Curtiss engineer Charles Kirkham began designing an engine to compete with the Wright Corporations Hispano-Suiza. By late 1917, the prototype K-12 (K for Kirkham) was bench tested

Pump, Hand, "Wobble", Curtiss NC-3 Failed Transatlantic Flight, 1919
7/8 in inlet and outlet. The NC-3 aircrew used this pump to move coolant or fuel in the event of an in-flight mechanical breakdown

Thomas-Morse Model 8, V-8 Engine, 1917. Creators: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
The Thomas brothers of Upstate New York began experimenting and flying Curtiss-type aircraft in 1908, and developed their own aircraft in the 1909-10 period

Curtiss Conqueror V-1570-53 (G1V-1570-F), V-12 Engine, ca. 1928
Glenn Curtiss of Hammondsport, New York, who built and raced bicycles early in the twentieth century, later raced, designed and built motorcycles and motorcycle engines

Curtiss D-III Headless Pusher, 1912. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Pusher biplane with one 50-horsepower Curtiss V-8 engine. Fabric covered surfaces light yellow. Struts and landing gear orange. In 1909, the G.H

Curtiss CD-12 Prototype (Serial Number 1) V-12 Engine, Circa1921
The CD-12 development history extended over several years, and involved a number of well regarded figures in the aircraft industry

Curtiss Modified Model L, V-8 Engine, Circa 1910. Creator
Curtiss was one of the most successful early American aircraft engine manufacturers. The first Curtiss engines were air cooled but, to achieve higher power

Baldwin Red Devil, 1909-1913. Creator: Thomas Scott Baldwin
Pusher biplane with one 50-horsepower Maximotor B-4 four-cylinder engine. Very similar in layout to the Curtiss Model D " Headless Pusher" of the same time period

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"Curtiss: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence" From the early days of aviation to modern fighter jets, it has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence. The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, with its powerful engine and sleek design, revolutionized naval warfare. Although early examples had a tendency to. . Well, let's just say they needed some fine-tuning. The Curtiss CR-3 showcased the company's commitment to speed and agility. Its cutting-edge technology allowed pilots to push boundaries and reach new heights in aerial combat. One iconic aircraft that cannot be forgotten is the Curtiss JN4 Jenny of the RNAS. This reliable workhorse played a crucial role in training countless aviators during World War I. As time went on, newer models like the Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IV progressively replaced their predecessors on battlefields around the world. These formidable machines were known for their versatility and firepower. But not all flights go according to plan. Douglas Corrigan, nicknamed "Wrong Way, " made history when he flew his plane against regulations from New York to Ireland instead of California. His daring adventure captured imaginations worldwide. Speaking of adventures, imagine witnessing the majestic sight of a Curtiss H12 Large America being warped aboard a towering aircraft carrier - an awe-inspiring display of engineering marvels coming together seamlessly. In another corner of aviation history lies the RNAS Curtiss H12 Large America 8671 - an embodiment of strength and endurance as it soared through skies with grace and power. Reaching milestones was second nature for Curtiss. The 15, 000th fighter produced by this legendary company was none other than the fearsome P-40 Warhawk - a testament to their dedication and commitment to excellence. Stepping inside a Hawk 75 fuselage reveals intricate details that make flying these magnificent machines possible. Every switch, gauge, and control panel tells its own story of bravery and skill.