Curtiss Robin
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The Curtiss Robin, introduced in 1928, was a high wing monoplane with an 8-cylinder V8 OX5 90 hp (67 kW) engine. It was later fitted with the more powerful Challenger engine, which developed between 170 and 185 hp (127 to 138 kW).
The OX-5 version was flown by Douglas "Wrongway" Corrigan as well as The Flying Keys.
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[edit] Military Use
A single modified Robin (with a 110hp Warner R-420-1) was used by the United States Army Air Corps, and designated XC-10. This aircraft was used in a test program for radio-controlled (and unmanned) flight.
[edit] Specifications
Payload with 50 U.S. gal (190 L) fuel was 452 lb (205 kg), cruising speed 102 mph (164 km/h), landing speed 48 mph (77 km/h), gas capacity 50 U.S. gal (25 U.S. gal in each wing tank)(2×85 L), oil capacity 5 U.S. gal (19 L). Price at factory field was $7,500.
[edit] Specifications (Robin OX-5)
[edit] General characteristics
- Crew:
- Capacity:
- Length: ft ( m)
- Wingspan: ft ( m)
- Height: ft ( m)
- Wing area: ft² ( m²;)
- Empty: 1638 lb (743 kg)
- Loaded: 962 lb (436 kg)
- Maximum takeoff: 2600 lb (1180 kg)
- Powerplant: OX-5, 67 kW (90 hp)
[edit] Performance
- Maximum speed: 120 mph (190 km/h)
- Range: 500 miles (800 km)
- Service ceiling: 12,500 ft (3,800 m)
- Rate of climb: 640 ft (195 m) first minute at sea level
- Wing loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
- Power/mass:
[edit] External links
- Information about this flight at the National Air and Space Museum Web Site
- The Virginia Aviation Museum
- The Museum of Flight
- A Curtiss Robin is rebuild from an empty frame
- A brief story of "Wrongway" Corrigan's adventure
