The Curtiss Twin JN (retrospectively called the Model 1B and also known as the JN-5) was an

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built by the

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for the

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. It was a biplane, designed for observation missions. Based on the successful

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, the Twin JN used the same wing structure, but the wingspan was extended by enlarging the center section. Lateral control was achieved with the tail of a

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. The Twin JN was powered by a pair of 90 hp (67 kW)

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engines located between the wings. One aircraft was evaluated by the

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as a twin-float seaplane.

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* Bowers, Peter M. ''Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947''. London:Putnam, 1979. . *Donald, David, ed. ''Encyclopedia of World Aircraft''. Etobicoke, ON: Prospero Books, 1997. * John Andrade, U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909, Midland Counties Publications, 1979, {{DEFAULTSORT:Curtiss Twin Jn Twin JN, Curtiss Twin JN Biplanes Aircraft first flown in 1916 Twin piston-engined tractor aircraft

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