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The Curtiss Robin, introduced in 1928, became one of the most successful civil aviation aircraft of its time. The aircraft had a reputation for dependability, easy handling, a roomy cabin, and a low cost.
Construction materials used to built the Robin were a fabric covered, steel tube fuselage and wings made from wood. A 90 hp OX-5 first powered the Robin, but later production aircraft were powered with a 165 hp Wright engine.
The Robin had an unusual seating arrangement. There was a single seat for the pilot up front, and two side by side seats in the rear of the aircraft for the passengers.
On July 1, 1934 a specially modified Curtiss Robin set the still standing world non stop endurance record after flying for a total of 635 hours and 34 minutes covering a distance of 52,320 miles. The aircraft, pictured above, was fitted with a top hatch through which fuel and supplies were delivered while in flight. A railing around the front of the aircraft allowed for engine oil replenishment and maintenance while in flight. The aircraft was named Ole Miss and was piloted by the brothers Fredrick and Allen Key.
A total of 769 Curtiss Robin aircraft were produced.
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pilot + 2 passengers
Curtiss OX-5
90 hp.
1,480 lbs.
2,220 lbs.
737 lbs.
25' 10"
41' 0"
84 mph
100 mph
500 fpm
10,200 feet
490 miles
8/7/1928 1928 |
Radio
Control Airplane
Ikon N'wst RC Airplane.
Radio Control
Airplanes:
Pictured above is the Curtiss Robin RC Airplane from a Ikon N'wst kit. The giant scale radio control airplane has a wing span of 96". Power for the RC Airplane is provided by a .91 four stroke engine. All up weight of the radio control airplane is between 13 and 15 lbs.
The first picture below is the Curtiss Robin RC Airplane from a Dare hobby kit. The radio control airplane is designed by Pat Trittle. Wing span of the RC Airplane is 40" and length is 25". You can power the radio control airplane with a geared Speed 400 motor or .049 engine.
Cleveland Model has plans for the Curtiss Robin RC Airplane with wing spans of 21", 31", 41 1/2", 61", 83", and 124".
Uncle Willies has plans for the Curtiss Robin radio control airplane. Wing span of the RC Airplane is 45" and length is 40". Recommended power for the radio control airplane is an .049 engine or a similar power electric motor.
The second picture below is of the Curtiss Robin C/L Airplane from Aug. 1977 Model Airplane News Plans. The control line airplane should easily be converted to a radio control airplane. Wing span of the RC Airplane is 60" and length is 40". Recommended power for the C/L Airplane are engines from .29 to .40 in size.
The last picture on this page is of a Curtiss Robin sea plane radio control airplane built by Per Nilsen. Per enlarged a Flyline drawing to build the RC Airplane. Wing span of the radio control airplane is 82". Powering the RC Airplane is a Webra .40 engine swinging a 12 x 4 prop. The radio control airplane weighs about five pounds.
Send us pictures and a description of your Curtiss Robin RC Airplane and we will publish it on this page. If you know of other plans, kits, or ARF Curtiss Robin radio control airplanes, please email us about them.
Radio Control Airplane
RC Airplane from Dare Hobby.
Radio Control Airplane
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Radio Control Airplane
 RC Airplane built by Per Nilsen.
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