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1918 CURTISS JN4D "JENNY"
The "Jenny" project February 28,
2009. Airframe finished, engine in overhaul.
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| Country: |
USA |
Wingspan: |
43' 7" |
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| Year: |
1918 |
Length: |
27' 4" |
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| Engine: |
Curtiss OX-5 |
Cruise Speed: |
70 mph |
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| Horsepower: |
90 |
Gross Weight: |
1920 lbs. |
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| Quantity Mfg: |
Approx. 6000 |
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| The Curtiss JN4D was designed during
World War I as a primary pilot trainer. The majority of
American pilots going off to fight, learned to fly in a Curtiss
JN4D. The name "Jenny" was adapted by pilots from
the Curtiss "JN" model number. Due to its
popularity and quantity produced the Jenny became the aircraft of
Choice for American pilots returning home from war, these pilots
purchased the aircraft as surplus from the military and used them
to earn a living; the Barnstormer was born. Not too many of the
Jennys survived past the 1920s due to neglect and new regulations.
The museum's Curtiss JN4D has not been flown since the 1920s
and is currently being restored to flying condition. The
restoration is to original condition. The paint scheme
represents famous barnstormer and Hollywood pilot Earl S.
Daugherty of Long Beach, California. |
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