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Curtiss O-40 Raven
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Curtiss O-40 Raven

American Observation Aircraft

Overview

The Curtiss O-40 Raven was an American observation aircraft of the 1930s which was built and used in small numbers. A single example of the YO-40, a single-engined Sesquiplane with a retractable undercarriage was built, followed by four examples of a modified monoplane version, the O-40B, which remained in use until 1939.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

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