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Curtiss-Wright CW-22
Technical Information

Background
Developed from the CW-19 and CW-21 Demon. The prototype CW-A22 Falcon NC18067 was used as a company demonstrator. The production aircraft was known as Model 22 or CW-22. Sold to the United States Navy as a trainer. Also, purchased by the Netherlands East Indies Air Force (NEIAF).

SNC-1
US Navy designation. One is on display at the U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation (NMNA)

Production
36 built

Technical Details
CW-21B
Crew
 1-2 (pilot, observer)
Engine   Wright R-975 Whirlwind air-cooled radial engine 450 hp with two bladed propeller
Span  35'
Length   9' 11"
Height  9' 11"
Maximum Speed  198 mph
Range  780 miles
Armament  2 x 30 caliber machine guns in the nose plus light bombs on wing racks


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