Pitcairn PA-3 Orowing

The 1927 Pitcairn PA-3 Orowing (ATC 2-20) three-seat open cockpit biplane used Used Curtiss Oriole wings.

About 40 were built, including; NC78, NC175/178, NC248, NC280, N283K, NC572V, NC977/978, NC983/984, NC991/995, C1177/1178, C1258, C1655, C1658, C1698, C1984, C2699, C2735, C2781/2783, C2855, C2916, C2936, C2993, C4291, C4300, C4355, C5032, NC6659

Engine: 90hp Curtiss OX-5 or 100hp OXX-6
Wingspan: 36’0″
Length: 26’2″
Useful load: 755 lb
Max speed: 90 mph
Cruise: 78 mph
Stall: 40 mph
Seats: 3

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