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Curtiss HS
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Curtiss HS

1917 patrol flying boat family

1,091Units built

Overview

The Curtiss HS was a single-engined patrol flying boat built for the United States Navy during World War I. Large numbers were built from 1917 to 1919, with the type being used to carry out anti-submarine patrols from bases in France from June 1918. It remained in use with the US Navy until 1928, and was also widely used as a civil passenger and utility aircraft.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length11.89 m

Powerplant

Engine modelLiberty L-12

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: USN / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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