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
Display Status
This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Date
1936
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Aircraft
Model Maker
Stewart Geigen
Physical Description
Wood exhibit model of a U.S. Army Air Corps Curtiss JN-4H mailplane in overall tan with olive drab nose color scheme. 1:16 scale.
Dimensions
Model: 15 × 54 × 82.6cm (5 7/8 in. × 1 ft. 9 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 8 1/2 in.)
Materials
Wood
Paint
Plastic
Ferrous Alloy
Natural Fiber Threads
Rubber
Adhesive
Non-Magnetic Metal
Inventory Number
A19370033000
Credit Line
Model by Stewart Geigen
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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