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It became the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world during World War I , employing 18,000 in Buffalo and 3,000 in Hammondsport, New York . Curtiss produced 10,000 aircraft during that war, and more than 100 in a single week. It is particularly famous for the Curtiss JN4 two-seat Biplane , one of the most popular planes of all time. Other notable Curtiss aircraft include Flying Boat s it made for the United States Navy , including the NC-4 , the first airplane to fly across the Atlantic Ocean -- in 1919 . On July 5 , 1929 , Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company became part of Curtiss-Wright Corporation , together with eleven other Wright and Curtiss affiliated companies. During World War II , Curtiss manufactured over 3000 Curtiss C-46 Commando transport aircraft for the US army and also the P-40 fighter, made famous by its use by Claire Chennault 's Flying Tigers in China. Later in war, Curtiss also manufactured over 7000 SB2C Helldiver s. FURTHER READING ). |
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