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Description
| Manufacturer: | Curtiss | |
| Base model: | A-1 | |
| Designation: | A-1 | |
| Nickname: | Triad | |
| Designation System: | Various US Military | |
| Designation Period: | 1909-1919 | |
| Basic role: | Undesignated Aircraft | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 28' 7" | 8.7 m | |
| Height: | 8' 10" | 2.6 m | |
| Wingspan: | 37' | 11.2 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 1,574 lb | 714 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 1,575 lb | 714 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Curtiss V8 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 75 | ||
Performance
| Max Speed: | 60 mph | 96 km/h | 51 kt |
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| George White Brussels, Belgium, AL | Hello,
I have now found a second source about a Curtiss Triad entering the 1914 Schneider Trophy, held in Monaco. The 1971 book 'The Schneider Trophy Races' by Ralph Barker, explains that the 1914 Schneider (the second one) had a 'rickety old Curtiss biplane pusher flying boat, with baggy surface fabric that badly needed renewing' The pilot, one William Thaw of Pittsburgh, Pa., was so ashamed he accepted another mount, a Deperdussin. So seemingly, the Triad actually made it to Monaco but never flew either in practice, qualifying or even in the race. Nevertheless, I find it fascinating that a Curtiss craft foreshadowed the later USA victories of 1923 and 1925. 03/17/2007 @ 17:37 [ref: 15924] |
| George White Brussels, Belgium, BC | I have a single source of information that a Curtiss Triad was entered into the 1914 Schneider Trophy, which took place in Monaco. The source says simply 'did not arrive'. I'd really appreciate anything further from any source. 01/12/2007 @ 17:04 [ref: 15170] |
| Mike Salvo Louisville, KY | In a recent estate auction, I ran across some photographs of what seems to be a Curtiss A-1 with the tail number USN 000001. The pictures appear to be taken in the 1960s. Since the replica didn't fly until 2004, I'm real curious about the plane in these pictures. Any ideas? 11/10/2006 @ 19:01 [ref: 14724] |
| Don Kaake Angelica, NY, NY | A 7.5 megabyte movie clip of the OX-5 engine test at Keuka Lake @ Copy and paste this address http://angelica14709.com/v-web/gallery/album34 02/02/2005 @ 12:34 [ref: 9340] |
| Larry San Luis Obispo, CA | If this is the same plane that I built the radiator for, I can truthfully say that I am proud to be a small part of the aircraft. I have copies of the photos that were sent to my employer and the success of that flight has made me very proud. Keep up the good work, America cannot afford to forget her her history in any way.
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| Don Kaake Angelica, NY | Jim Poel Pilot of the Triad A-1 has a well written description of his flight at www.republicseabee.com/A1_Triad.html 12/12/2004 @ 23:50 [ref: 8855] |
| Jim Poel , NY | This A-1 is the only reproduction with the original flight controls that actually flew. It handled well and had plenty of both power and lift. Basically the aircraft wanted to fly. It was an honor to have flown it.
Jim Poel Pilot of the Curtiss Museum's A-1"Triad September 15, 2004 & Sept. 19, 2004 10/09/2004 @ 08:30 [ref: 8415] |
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