Curtiss Model F

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated civil and military aviation
gptkbp:aircraft_role reconnaissance and training
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Glenn_Curtiss
gptkbp:design_features wooden frame and fabric covering
gptkbp:design_influence later flying boats
gptkbp:engine Curtiss OX-5 V-8
gptkbp:engine_type V8 piston engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1912
1913
gptkbp:flying_boat_design early flying boat design
gptkbp:flying_boat_type pontoons
gptkbp:historical_context early 20th century aviation
gptkbp:historical_impact significant in naval aviation history
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the first successful flying boats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss Model F
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Curtiss_Model_E
gptkbp:introduced 1912
gptkbp:landing_gear gptkb:liquid
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future flying boats
gptkbp:length 8.23 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 80 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 1,200 kg
gptkbp:notable_achievements first to take off and land on water
gptkbp:notable_features pontoons for water landing
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Glenn_Curtiss
gptkbp:number_built approximately 100
gptkbp:operational_use training and reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:production_years 1912-1914
gptkbp:propeller 2
gptkbp:range 200 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Curtiss_Model_D
gptkbp:retired 1920s
gptkbp:role gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkb:trainer_aircraft
gptkbp:service_entry 1912
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Curtiss_Model_H
gptkbp:type gptkb:biplane
gptkb:boat
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:variant Model F-1
gptkbp:wing_area 45.5 m²
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:biplane
gptkbp:wingspan 12.19 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Glen_Curtiss
gptkb:Los_Angeles_International_Air_Meet
gptkb:Curtiss_Model_E
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7