Curtiss Twin JN

Curtiss Twin JN (JN-5, Model 1B)
Role Experimental biplane observation aircraft
Manufacturer Curtiss
Introduction 1916
Primary user United States Army Air Service
Number built 8


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.

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.

Operators

 United States

Specifications

Data from Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947[1]

General characteristics

Performance

See also


Related lists

References

  1. Bowers 1979, p. 166.
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