Curtiss XBT2C-1
Explore the Curtiss XBT2C-1, a two-seat experimental dive bomber for the US Navy. Discover its features, challenges, and why only nine were built.
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Curtiss XBTC
Curtiss XBTC: A 1940s single-seat torpedo bomber with powerful armament. Explore its design evolution, competition, and ultimate cancellation by the USAF.
BT-32 Condor II
Explore the BT-32 Condor II, Curtiss’ medium bomber. Learn about its design, five machine gun armament, and 762kg bomb capacity. Exported to China, Colombia, and Peru.
Curtiss XC-10 Robin W
Explore the Curtiss XC-10 Robin W, a 1929 US Army Air Corps experimental aircraft. Tested radio-controlled flight, laying groundwork for early drones.
C-46 Commando
Explore the Curtiss C-46 Commando: a vital WWII transport, ‘Hump’ lifeline, and its lasting legacy in military and civil aviation across the globe.
Curtiss C-1 Canada
The Curtiss C-1 Canada, an innovative WWI twin-engine bomber. Developed for Britain, discover its design, initial promise, trials, and limitations.
Cactus Kitten
Explore the Curtiss Model 22 Cactus Kitten, the pioneering racing triplane that hit 274 km/h, securing second place in the 1921 Pulitzer Trophy and a world speed record.
Curtiss Condor
Explore the Curtiss Condor, an innovative 1930s passenger airliner born from a bomber, known for luxury comfort, low noise, and early stewardess service.
Curtiss CR Series ‘Navy Racer’
Explore the history of the Curtiss CR Series ‘Navy Racer’, from its early models to speed records and its crucial role in racing aviation.
Liu Chui-Kang
Discover Liu Chui-Kang, a Chinese aviation ace with 7 victories. Learn about his bravery, command during wartime, and tragic end in 1937.