Curtiss HS-2L
| Curtis HS-2L | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Flying Boat |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss |
| Primary users |  U.S.A. Canada
|
| Wingspan | 22.6 m (74 ft 1 in)[1] |
| Engine | 330-400hp Liberty vee |
| Max Speed | 146 km/h (91 mph)[1] |
| Climb | 550 m (1,800 ft) in 10:00[1] |
| Ceiling | 850 m (2,800 ft)[1] |
The Curtiss HS flying boats were operated with great success by the US Navy during WWI, starting with the HS-1L. They were powered by the 330hp Navy Liberty engine (providing the "L" in the name). HS-1Ls operated out of several bases in France as well as seeing extensive use in the States.
In order to increase the bomb load, the six-foot panels were added to each wing, the rudder was enlarged, and minor changes were made, creating the Curtiss HS-2L. The HS-2L was deployed near the end of the war, and it saw extensive use afterwards. Most HS-1Ls were eventually converted to HS-2Ls.
Some HS-1Ls and HS-2Ls were flown by the US Marines out of Ponta Delgada in the Azores on anti-submarine duties. HS-1Ls and HS-2Ls formed the backbone of the newly-formed Royal Canadian Naval Air Service, with patrols flying out of Nova Scotia.[2]
For more information, see Wikipedia:Curtiss HS.
Game Data
Wings of Glory
| Availability | Maneuver | Damage | Dmg Points | Max Alt. | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18Q3-end | G* | B | 23 | 3 | 8 |
Miniatures and Models
1:144 Scale
- Shapeways: Reduced Aircraft Factory
1:285/6mm/1:288 Scale
- Shapeways: Reduced Aircraft Factory
Resources
Orthographic Drawings
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Heinz J. Nowarra, Bruce Robertson, and Peter G. Cooksley. Marine Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War. Letchworth, Herts, England: Harleyford Publications Limited, 1966. ISBN 0900435070