Curtiss CT-1 (Model 24)

The Curtiss CT-1 model 24, a twin-engine torpedo bomber mounted on floats, was first flown in 1921.

It had a maximum span of 65 feet (20 m) and could be sled launched and crane recovered at sea.

Prototypes were evaluated at the Anacostia Naval Yard, but only one acceptance prototype was built.

The aircraft had twin booms, twin tails, twin floats and a single cockpit.

The fuselage was made of traditional welded tube frame with an aluminium skin, and the engine nacelles were deeply recessed into the wings.

The engines overheated and could only fly for 20 minutes at a time.

The aircraft was given the serial number A-5890 and the navy designation CT-1.

Specifications

Crew

3

Length

46 ft 0 in (14.02 m)

Wingspan

65 ft 0 in (19.81 m)

Height

14 ft 6 in (4.42 m)

Wing area

830 sq ft (77 m²)

Airfoil

Curtiss C-32

Empty weight

7,684 lb (3,485 kg)

Gross weight

11,208 lb (5,084 kg)

Powerplant

2 × Curtiss D-12 water-cooled V12 engines,

435 hp (324 kW) each

Propellers

2-bladed

Performance

Maximum speed

93 kn (107 mph, 172 km/h)

Range

300 nmi (350 mi, 560 km)

Service ceiling

5,200 ft (1,600 m)

Time to altitude

10 min to 2,600 ft (790 m)

Armament

Guns

1 or 2 Lewis guns