Specifications
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Aircraft Type: |
Military Trainer |
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First Flight: |
JN-4, July 1916 |
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Wingspan: |
43 feet 7 inches |
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Length: |
27 feet 2 inches |
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Height: |
9 feet 11 inches |
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Weight: |
1,390 pounds |
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Capacity: |
One or two |
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Status: |
Display - Static |
Built as a trainer
for World War I pilots, the letter and number designation “JN-4” looked enough
like “Jenny” to earn it the nickname almost immediately. Ninety-five percent of
World War I U.S. and Canadian pilots flew a JN-4 during their training. Century
Aviation of Wenatchee, Washington built this replica with many original Jenny
(Canuck) pieces, including an original Curtiss OX-5 engine and many vintage
metal parts. This aircraft represents a Canuck, a Canadian version of
the Curtiss Jenny used to train both Canadian and American pilots.