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1918 CURTISS JN4D
"JENNY"
The "Jenny" project
March 2, 2008. Fabrication complete, ready for cover.
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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. |
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March 02, 2008
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