Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company was an American aircraft manufacturer formed to build the Curtiss Robin aircraft.
| Industry | Aircraft manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | November 9, 1927 |
Key people | William B. Robertson |
| Parent | Curtiss-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
edit| 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
edit- ^ Donald M. Pattillo. A history in the making: 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation.