Curtiss Teal
| Model 57 Teal | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Monoplane amphibian |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company |
| First flight | 1930s |
| Number built | 2 |
The Curtiss Model 57 Teal was an American monoplane amphibian designed and built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company. 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 and a four-seater Teal B-1 registered N970V[2] were built.
Variants
[edit]- 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)
[edit]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 m) [3]
- Wing area: 248 sq ft (23.03 m2) [3]
- Empty weight: 2,135 lb (968 kg) [3]
- Powerplant: 1 × Wright J6-5 , 165 hp (123 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 99 mph (160 km/h, 86 kn)
- Cruise speed: 85 mph (137 km/h, 74 kn)
- Range: 450 mi (724 km, 390 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 10,400 ft (3,170 m) [3]
- Rate of climb: 400 ft/min (2.0 m/s) [3]
See also
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Citations
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- ^ a b c Orbis 1985, p. 1,257.
- ^ a b "Curtiss Teal A-1". aerofiles.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ a b c d e Bowers 1979, p. 220.
Bibliography
[edit]- Bowers, Peter M. (1979). Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947. London: Putnam. ISBN 0-370-10029-8.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work). London: Orbis. 1985. OCLC 932622280.