Curtiss JN Jenny

Curtiss JN("Jenny")
Usage
Role	Military trainer aircraft
Origin	United States
Manufacturer	Curtiss
Introduction	1915
Developed from	Curtiss Model J Curtiss Model N
Developed into	Curtiss N-9 Curtiss Twin JN
Specifications (JN-4D)
Crew	two
Seating	two
Max speed	75 mph (121 km/h)
Cruise	60 mph (97 km/h)
Ceiling	6,500 ft (1,981 m)
Length	27 ft 4 in (8.33 m)
Wingspan	43 ft 7 in (13.28 m)
Height	9 ft 11 in (3.02 m)
MTOW	1,920 lb (871 kg)
Empty	1,390 lb (630 kg)
Variants
JN-1 JN-1W JN-2 JN-3 JN-4A JN-4B JN-4C JN-4 Canuck JN-4D JN-4D-2 JN-4H JN-4HT JN-4HB JN-4HG JN-4HM JN-5 JN-5H JN-6 JN-6H JN-6BH JN-6HG-1 JN-6HG-2 JN-6HO JN-6HP JNS

The Curtiss JN, nicknamed the "Jenny", was a series of biplane military trainer aircraft for the United States Army built by Curtiss in beginning in 1915.

Summary

“	The JN-4 Jenny is a single-engine, two-seat, open-cockpit biplane produced by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company of the United States. The distinctive-looking JN-4 is one of the most influential, recognizable, and famous aircraft in the history of aviation. The JN-4 (Jenny is phonetic derivation of the letters JN) traces its lineage to the Model J and Model N, two biplanes evaluated by the U.S. Army in 1914 for combat use. Curtiss developed the JN-2 from the Model J and the Model N, then created the JN-3, and finally, refined the JN-3 into the JN-4. The JN-4 took its first flight in the summer of 1916. The JN-4 was used primarily as a military trainer, with more than 90% of American combat pilots learning to fly in its cockpit during the First World War. It remained in military service until 1927, but by then many of the aircraft had been introduced into the civilian market through post-war surplus and direct sales from Curtiss (at the brand new price of $4,000). Curtiss marketed the aircraft for a variety of uses to the public, including mapping, transport, patrol, and medical use. Jennys were used for the first United States Airmail routes and the JN-4 quickly became the aircraft of choice for barnstormers who performed throughout the United States, helping to cement the allure of flight forever into the minds of people throughout the world. The JN-4 is constructed with wooden framing and fabric covering. It features tandem seating, a traditional tail unit, and a standard undercarriage. The JN-4 measures 27 ft 4 in (8.33 m) in length, stands 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) in height, and has a wingspan of 43 ft 7 in (13.28 m). The Jenny is powered by a Curtiss OX-5 V-8 piston engine that delivers up to 90 hp (67 kW) and turns a fixed-pitch, 2-blade wood propeller. The biplane cruises at 60 mph (52 kn; 97 km/h), has a top speed of 75 mph (65 kn; 121 km/h), a service ceiling of 6,500 ft (1,981 m) above sea level, and a range of 155 mi (135 nmi; 249 km). The beautiful Curtiss JN-4 Jenny helped aviators blaze developmental trails in the early days of flight due to its resilient and forgiving design. It remains one of the best aircraft in which to learn to fly, and to enjoy sights while coasting through the heights.	”
	~ Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) on its hangar description

Simulator availability

Overview

This asset is available in the following simulators.

Sim
XP12
FGFS2020.3LTS
FS2020	1
XP11			1
DCS
P3D
XP10
FSX			2
FS2004	1

Package listing

The following packages are either included in the base sim or available for purchase/download. Note that the inclusion of packages below is not an endorsement of quality or fitness. Potential buyers are highly encouraged to research payware packages through reviews, videos, or other means before purchasing.

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Included	JN-4 Canuck	Microsoft & iniSimulations @Flightsimulator.com	With install of Sim Update XI (SU11) (2022-11-11) "40th Anniversary"

X-Plane 11 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Freeware	JN-4D	Gasthood @X-Plane.org

Microsoft Flight Simulator X / Prepar3D v1-v3[edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Freeware	JN-4D	David Grindele & Microsoft @FlyAway	Update of FS2004 included aircraft
Freeware	JN-4D	Dave Carroll & Microsoft @FlyAway	Update of FS2004 included aircraft

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Included	Ryan NYP	Microsoft	Included in-sim

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)

Included Liveries

The following liveries accompany the included iniSimulations model at no additional cost.

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  Default

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  Aviators Club

• 

  Xbox Aviators Club

History

Sim Update XI (SU11) (2022-11-11):

• Added the Curtiss JN-4 "Canuck" to the base sim

Sim	Airplanes by simulator availability						Airplanes by source
XP12:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
FGFS2020.3LTS:	All •	Included	•	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Launcher
FS2020:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Marketplace
XP11:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
DCS:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Marketplace
P3D:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
XP10:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party
FSX:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party
FS2004:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party