CFS1 Curtiss Wright AT-9 "Jeep" 2024-05-18

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CFS1 Curtiss Wright AT-9 "Jeep" - AT-9 Unarmed Trainer

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CFS1 Curtiss Wright AT-9 "Jeep"

Advanced 1941-43 twin-engine WWII unarmed trainer, built to prepare pilots for the new generation, high performance B-25, B-26, A-26 and P-38 bombers. Deliberately designed unforgiving and difficult to fly and land, it was however fully acrobatic, and reported by many as delightful if flown by the book. It was powered by two 295 hp Lycoming R680-9 9-cyl radials, and had a top speed of 197 mph. 491 AT-9 units were...

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