Curtiss Twin JN

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Curtiss Twin JN (JN-5, Model 1B)
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RoleExperimental biplane observation aircraft
Manufacturer Curtiss
Introduction1916
Primary user United States Army Air Service
Number built8
Developed from Curtiss JN Jenny

The Curtiss Twin JN (retrospectively called the Model 1B and also known as the JN-5) was an experimental aircraft built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company for the United States Army Air Service. It was a biplane, designed for observation missions.

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Based on the successful Curtiss JN-4, the Twin JN used the same wing structure, but the wingspan was extended by enlarging the center section. Lateral control was achieved with the tail of a Curtiss R-4. The Twin JN was powered by a pair of 90 hp (67 kW) Curtiss OXX-2 engines located between the wings.

One aircraft was evaluated by the United States Navy as a twin-float seaplane.

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Specifications

Data from Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947 [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. Bowers 1979, p. 166.