Curtiss Teal
| Model 57 Teal | |
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| Role | Monoplane amphibian |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company |
| First flight | 1930s |
| Number built | 2 |
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The Curtiss Model 57 Teal was an American monoplane amphibian designed and built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.[1] Two versions were built, a three-seater and four-seater but only one of each was built.[1]
The Teal was a monoplane amphibian with the pusher engine pod-mounted above the wing center section. It was designed for the private user, but due to the economic pressures of 1930s America only one three-seater (Teal A-1 registered N969V [2]) and one four-seater (Teal B-1 registered N970V[2]) were built.
Variants
- Teal A-1
- Three-seater variant with a 165hp (123kW) Wright J6-5 piston engine.[1]
- Teal B-1
- Four-seater variant with a 225hp (168kW) Wright J-6-7 piston engine.[1]
Specifications (Teal A-1)
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: two passengers
- Length: 30 ft 3 in (9.22 m)
- Wingspan: 45 ft 6 in (13.87 m)
- Height: 11 ft 6 in (3.50[3] m)
- Wing area: 248[3] ft2 (23.03 m2)
- Empty weight: 2,135[3] lb (968 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Wright J6-5, 165 hp (123 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 99 mph (160 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 85 mph (137 km/h)
- Range: 450 miles (724 km)
- Service ceiling: 10,400[3] ft (3,170 m)
- Rate of climb: 400[3] ft/min (2 m/s)
See also
- Related lists
References
Notes
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Bibliography
- Bowers, Peter M. (1979). Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947. London: Putnam. ISBN 0-370-10029-8.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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