NAF N3N “Canary” The “Canary” was first flown in 1935 as the need for training aircraft became apparent to the U.S. Navy. It was built in the only aircraft factory ever owned by the U.S. government, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, which first built American Zeppelins following World War One. It was used as both a land and sea plane with removable floats. It shared the name “Yellow Peril” with other trainers whose predominant color was high-visibility yellow. These served as the last operational piston biplanes in U.S. military service when they flew on floats from the Severn River at the Annapolis Naval Academy until 1961.
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SPECIFICATIONS: Country of Manufacture: USA Manufacturer: Naval Aircraft Factory (US NAVY) Engine: Wright R 760 Whirlwind Radial Horsepower: 235 hp Empty Weight: 2,090 pounds Max Weight: 2,792 pounds Max Speed: 126 mph Ceiling: 15,200 feet Crew: Two Ar mament: None