Curtiss Robin - Definition

The Curtiss Robin, introduced in 1928, was a high wing monoplane with a 5-cylinder 90 hp (67 kW) radial engine, the OX-5. 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.

Specifications

Empty weight 1638 lb (743 kg), useful load 962 lb (436 kg), payload with 50 U.S. gal (190 L) fuel was 452 lb (205 kg), gross weight 2600 lb (1180 kg), maximum speed 120 mph (190 km/h), cruising speed 102 mph (164 km/h), landing speed 48 mph (77 km/h), climb 640 ft (195 m) first minute at sea level, service ceiling 12,500 ft (3,800 m), 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), cruising range 500 miles (800 km). Price at factory field was $7,500.

External links

• Information about this flight at the National Air and Space Museum Web Site (http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/curtiss_j1.htm)
• The Virginia Aviation Museum (http://www.eaa231.org/Museum/Robin/Robin.htm)
• The Museum of Flight (http://www.museumofflight.org/collections/craftdisplay.html?ID=38)
• A Curtiss Robin is rebuild from an empty frame (http://www.moxon.org/aircraft/robin.htm)
• A brief story of "Wrongway" Corrigan's adventure (http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/AC/aircraft/Curtiss-Robin/dougie.htm)