Model, Static, Curtiss JN-4H Mailplane

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Object Details

Model Maker

Stewart Geigen

Physical Description

Wood exhibit model of a U.S. Army Air Corps Curtiss JN-4H mailplane single inline engine, single seat, biplane in overall tan with olive drab nose color scheme. 1:16 scale.

Summary

Curtiss JN-4H

The Curtiss JN-4H was the first aircraft used in regular service by the Post Office. Popularly known as "Jennys," JN 4Hs were conventional Army trainers equipped with a Hispano-Suiza 150-horsepower engine. They could carry 63 kilograms (140 pounds) of mail 400 kilometers (250 miles) at a cruising speed of 120 kilometers (75 miles) per hour.

Gift of Stewart Geigen

Credit Line

Model by Stewart Geigen

Date

1936

Inventory Number

A19370033000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Paint

Plastic

Ferrous Alloy

Natural Fiber Threads

Rubber

Adhesive

Non-Magnetic Metal

Dimensions

Model: 15 × 54 × 82.6cm (5 7/8 in. × 1 ft. 9 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 8 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

America by Air

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9b7401981-2784-4550-85a0-f6d13a368904

Record ID

nasm_A19370033000