Curtiss C-76


Curtiss C-76 picture
The C-76 was designed as an all-wood transport aircraft because of fears that metal resources might not be available in a long war. When these fears failed to materialize, production was canceled after 15 examples were made and delivered.
Additional information on this aircraft can be found at Wikipedia here.
(updated February 2009)
 

Curtiss C-76

Type:		advanced trainer
Crew:		2
Armament:	none

Specifications:
	Length:        	68' 4" (20.83 m)
	Height:        	(not listed)
	Wingspan:      	108' 2" (32.97 m)
	Wing area:	(not listed)
	Empty Weight:  	(not listed)
	Max Weight: 	28,000 lb (12,700 kg) max at takeoff

Propulsion:
	No. of Engines:	2
	Powerplant:    	Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 Twin Wasp radial
	Horsepower:	1200 hp each

Performance:
	Range:		(not listed)
	Cruise Speed:   (not listed)
	Max Speed:      200 mph (322 km/h)
	Ceiling:       	(not listed)

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