Curtiss R3C-2 in the context of Pulitzer Trophy Race


Curtiss R3C-2 in the context of Pulitzer Trophy Race

⭐ Core Definition: Curtiss R3C-2

The Curtiss R3C is an American racing aircraft built in landplane and floatplane form. It was a single-seat biplane built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.

The R3C-1 was the landplane version and Cyrus Bettis won the Pulitzer Trophy Race in one on 12 October 1925 with a speed of 248.9 mph (400.6 km/h).

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Curtiss R3C-2 in the context of Test pilot

A test pilot is an aircraft pilot with additional training to fly and evaluate experimental, newly produced and modified aircraft with specific maneuvers, known as flight test techniques.

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