Curtiss JN-2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control stick and rudder
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration biplane configuration
simple and robust
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 1,200 lb
military trainer
stable flight characteristics
evolved from earlier models
foundation for future trainers
gptkbp:aircraft_role training and observation
gptkbp:aircraft_type fixed-wing aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:ceiling 10,000 ft
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:control_surfaces elevator and rudder
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design gptkb:Glenn_Curtiss
gptkb:biplane
gptkbp:design_features high wing design
gptkbp:engine_power 150 hp
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:V8_engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1916
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 30 gallons
gptkbp:fuselage_material wooden construction
gptkbp:historical_period early 20th century
gptkbp:historical_significance early military trainer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss JN-2
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Curtiss_JN-1
gptkbp:landing_distance 1,400 lb
gptkbp:landing_gear conventional landing gear
gptkbp:length 28 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 70 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 1,500 lb
gptkbp:model gptkb:JN-2_model
gptkbp:notable_pilots primary trainer
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
gptkbp:number_built approximately 200
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:production_years 1916-1917
gptkbp:range 300 miles
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4
gptkbp:retirement 1920s
gptkbp:role gptkb:trainer_aircraft
gptkbp:service_entry 1916
gptkbp:service_history used in training and reconnaissance
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Service
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Curtiss_JN-3
gptkbp:wingspan two
43 ft 4 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss_OX-5
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6