Curtiss PN-1

The Curtiss PN-1 was an American single-seat night fighter biplane built by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company using blueprints from the Engineering Division of the United States Army Air Service.

Designed by the USAAC, the PN-1 was a welded steel tube fuselage covered by fabric.

The wings were wood covered by fabric.

One of the two prototypes ordered was built, and underwent static testing at McCook Field.

It may have undergone flight testing, but no orders were received.

Specifications

Crew

1

Length

23 ft 6 in (7.16 m)

Wingspan

30 ft 10 in (9.39 m)

Height

10 ft 3 in (3.12 m)

Wing area

300 sq ft (27.87 m²)

Empty weight

1,631 lb (740 kg)

Gross weight

2,311 lb (1,048 kg)

Powerplant

1 × Liberty L-825 , 230 hp (172 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed

108 mph (174 km/h, 94 kn)

Range

255 mi (410 km, 222 nmi)

Service ceiling

25,600 ft (7,803 m)

Rate of climb

1,182 ft/min (6.0 m/s)

Armament

2 × .30 in (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine guns.