The N3N-3 was designed by the US Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics as a primary trainer. The first production model was the N3N-1 (179 built) powered by a 220hp (164kW) Wright. Eventually all these early models were re-engined with the 235hp Wright. They were operated in the training role throughout World War 11 and although the majority were retired and sold onto the civil market in 1945, a handful were still being used by the US Navy until 1961, the last biplane to be used by any of the US armed services. A healthy number remain airworthy out of about 190 survivors.

N44877                   c/n 3060                       USA

2 seat trainer first flown in 1935

Engine: 235hp(175kW) Wright R-760 Whirlwind                                                                                Length: 25’6"(7.77m)                                                                                          Height: 10’10"(3.3m)Wingspan: 34’0"(10.36m)                                                                                               No.built: 816 Range: 470miles(756km)                                                                 Cruising speed; 98mph(157kmh) Empty weight: 2090lb(948kg)                                                Maximum take-off weight: 2792lb(1266kg)

N44922                   c/n 1911