Jimmy Curtiss

Curtiss R3C Curtiss R3C 1925 American racing aircraft The Curtiss R3C is an American racing aircraft built in landplane and floatplane form. It was a single-seat biplane built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company. Quick facts General information, Type ... Curtiss R3C Curtiss R3C-2 General information Type Racing aircraft Manufacturer Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company Primary users US Navy US Army Number built 3 History Introduction date 1925 First flight 18 September 1925 Developed from Curtiss R2C Close The R3C-1[1] was the landplane version and Cyrus Bettis won the Pulitzer Trophy Race in one on 12 October 1925 with a speed of 248.9 mph (400.6 km/h). The R3C-2 was a twin float seaplane built for the Schneider Trophy race.…

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