Curtiss-Wright CW-3 Duckling explained

The Curtiss-Wright CW-3 Duckling (sometimes called the Teal) was an American two-seat amphibian flying-boat developed by Curtiss-Wright from the CW-1 Junior.

Development

The Duckling was a modification of the CW-1 Junior. The fuselage had a plywood V-shaped underside added and the addition of strut-mounted pontoons. The engine was mounted above the wing driving a pusher propeller. Only three aircraft were built, all powered by different engines. The type was not developed due to lack of funds.

Variants

CW-3

Prototype powered by a 90hp (67kW) Velie M-5 radial engine, one built.

CW-3L

Variant powered by a 90hp (67kW) Lambert radial engine, one built.

CW-3W

Variant powered by a 90hp (67kW) Warner Scarab radial engine, one built.

References

Bibliography

• Book: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.

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