Curtiss R3C series

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft biplane configuration
racing aircraft
single-engine, biplane
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:competitors Thompson Trophy Race
gptkbp:constructionMaterial metal
fabric-covered wood
gptkbp:controls elevator, ailerons, rudder
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Glenn_Curtiss
gptkb:Curtiss_R3C-1
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Wright_R-975_Whirlwind
gptkbp:firstFlight 1925
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 50 gallons
gptkbp:headlights conventional tail
gptkbp:height 8 ft 6 in
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first aircraft to win the Thompson Trophy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss R3C series
gptkbp:influenced subsequent racing aircraft designs
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4
gptkbp:landingGear fixed tailwheel
gptkbp:length 22 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:maxSpeed approximately 250 mph
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 2,500 lb
gptkbp:notableEvent set speed records
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Jimmy_Doolittle
gptkbp:numberBuilt approximately 10
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:productionYears 1925-1929
gptkbp:propulsion two-bladed
gptkbp:rateOfFire 1,200 ft/min
gptkbp:retirementYear 1930s
gptkbp:role military aircraft
racing aircraft
gptkbp:services 1925
20,000 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Curtiss_R3C-2
gptkbp:type biplane
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:variant R3C-1
R3C-2
gptkbp:wingArea 200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 29 ft 6 in