Curtiss A-1 'Triad'

Description
Manufacturer:	Curtiss
Designation:	A-1
Nickname:	Triad
Type:	Pioneer (Pre WW-I)
Crew:	Pilot
Specifications
Length:	28' 7"	8.71 M
Height:	8' 10"	2.69 M
Wingspan:	37'	11.28 M
Gross Weight:	1574.00 lbs	714.00 Kg
Max Weight:	1575.00lbs	714.00 Kg
Propulsion
No. of Engines:	1
Powerplant:	Curtiss V8
Horsepower (each):	75
Performance
Max Speed:	60.00 Mph	96.00 Km/H	51.89 Kt

History
1911/07/01 Curtiss, Glenn Hammond   The first aircraft of the U.S. Navy, the Curtiss A-1 Triad, is flown for the first time by Glenn Curtiss himself. The flight, which started at 6:50pm, lasts five minutes and is flown at a height of 25 ft..

Examples of this type may be found at
National Museum of Naval Aviation
San Diego Aerospace Museum

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