Curtiss-Wright CW-3 Duckling
| CW-3 Duckling | |
|---|---|
| Role | Two-seat amphibian flying-boat |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss-Wright |
| First flight | 1931 |
| Number built | 3 |
| Developed from | CW-1 Junior |
The Curtiss-Wright CW-3 Duckling (sometimes called the Teal) was an American two-seat amphibian flying-boat developed by Curtiss-Wright from the CW-1 Junior.[1]
Development
[edit]The Duckling was a modification of the CW-1 Junior. The fuselage had a plywood V-shaped underside added and the addition of strut-mounted pontoons.[2] The engine was mounted above the wing driving a pusher propeller. Only three aircraft were built, all powered by different engines. The type was not developed due to lack of funds.[2]
Variants
[edit]- CW-3
- Prototype powered by a 90hp (67kW) Velie M-5 radial engine, one built.[1]
- CW-3L
- Variant powered by a 90hp (67kW) Lambert radial engine, one built.[1]
- CW-3W
- Variant powered by a 90hp (67kW) Warner Scarab radial engine, one built.[1]
Specifications (CL-3W)
[edit]Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Length: 21 ft 3 in (6.48 m)
- Wingspan: 39 ft 6 in (12.04 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Warner Scarab radial piston engine, 90 hp (67 kW)
See also
[edit]Related lists
References
[edit]Citations
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.