A6979 — 1925 Curtiss R3C-2 Data

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A6979
1925 Curtiss R3C-2, c/n 26-33
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A6979 is a 1925 Curtiss R3C-2 (serial number 26-33). It is powered by 1 engine. The aircraft is based in United States. The profile includes 2 photos documenting this aircraft.

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Aircraft A6979, In 1925, James H. Doolittle flew won the Schneider Trophy Race in this aircraft. The following day, he set a straight course at a world record speed in the same plane., photo by Daniel L. Berek
Daniel L. Berek
Aircraft A6979, On display at the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery at the National Air and Space Museum. The R3C-1 won the Pulitzer Trophy for landplanes in 1925, and with floats added on, won the Schneider Cup for seaplanes as the R3C-2 in the same year., photo by Arjun Sarup
Arjun Sarup
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Curtiss
Model R3C-2 Search all Curtiss R3C-2
Year built 1925
Construction Number (C/N) 26-33
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type None
Aircraft
Registration Number A6979
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status
Owner
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United States