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Propeller Trainers · United States · 1940
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Training Effectiveness
60
Handling
55
Reliability
70
Safety
65
Operating Cost
75
Durability
70
Avionics
20
Versatility
40
Maintainability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerCurtiss-Wright
CategoryPropeller Trainers
EraWorld War II
In service1940–1942
Operators9 countries
Quantity442
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Propeller Trainers MASS Rating
2/2
World War II
16/23
All-Time
Propeller Trainers · 10 axes scored
Training Effectiveness
60
Handling
55
Reliability
70
Safety
65
Operating Cost
75
Durability
70
Avionics
20
Versatility
40
Maintainability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
CW-22
Prime contractor
Production
1940–1942
Quantity
442
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
propeller trainers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the propeller trainers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1940
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • Crew (seats)2
  • Trainer Typeadvanced trainer
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeWright R-975 Whirlwind
  • Power (turboprop)450 kW
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed319 km/h
  • Service Ceiling6,300 m
  • Range1,014 km
  • Rate of Climb7.6 m/s
◇Training Features6MOD.6
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length7.98 m
  • Wingspan10.67 m
  • Height2.95 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,336 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built442
  • Operators8
⬢Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1940
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1940Production started
  2. 1942Production ended
86
years in service
2
years in production
442
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 10units
10active
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