Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company

Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company was an American aircraft manufacturer formed to build the Curtiss Robin aircraft.

Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company
IndustryAircraft manufacturing
FoundedNovember 9, 1927
Key people
William B. Robertson
ParentCurtiss-Wright

The company was founded on November 9, 1927, with a funding of $500,000. Initial production of its Curtiss Robin aircraft was at a factory in Garden City, Long Island. Production moved to St. Louis on August 7, 1928. On August 29, 1929, Curtiss had fully integrated Robertson into its business. In 1930, Travel Air was integrated into Curtiss-Robertson. In 1933, the company had fully merged with Curtiss-Wright with Robertson leaving.[1]

Aircraft

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Summary of aircraft built by Curtiss-Robertson
Model name First flight Number built Type
Curtiss Robin 1928 769 High-wing monoplane
Curtiss Kingbird 1930 19 Twin-engine high-wing monoplane
Curtiss 19L Coupe 1935 1 Lambert R-266 powered all-metal low-wing
Curtiss 19W Coupe 1935 CW-19 with 145 hp Warner Radial

References

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  1. ^ Donald M. Pattillo. A history in the making: 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation.

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