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Curtiss SNC-1 Falcon
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CurtissSNC-1Falcon

Propeller Trainers · United States · 1940
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CurtissSNC-1Falcon

Curtiss SNC-1 Falcon
Curtiss SNC-1 Falcon Photo: Greg Goebel · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Training Effectiveness
65
Handling
60
Reliability
70
Safety
65
Operating Cost
75
Durability
70
Avionics
20
Versatility
40
Maintainability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerCurtiss
CategoryPropeller Trainers
EraWorld War II
In service1940
Operators7 countries
Quantity305
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Propeller Trainers MASS Rating
1/2
World War II
12/23
All-Time
Propeller Trainers · 10 axes scored
Training Effectiveness
65
Handling
60
Reliability
70
Safety
65
Operating Cost
75
Durability
70
Avionics
20
Versatility
40
Maintainability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
Curtiss SNC-1 Falcon
Prime contractor
Production
1940–
Quantity
305
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
propeller trainers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the propeller trainers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1940
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • Crew (seats)2
  • Trainer Typeadvanced trainer
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typeradial engine
  • Power (turboprop)335 kW
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed300 km/h
  • Cruise Speed250 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,300 m
  • Range800 km
◇Training Features1MOD.1
  • Cockpit Configurationtwo-seat
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length8.5 m
  • Wingspan11.3 m
  • Height3 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,720 kg
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built305
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1940Production started
  2. 1941Entered service
86
years in service
305
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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