24W40

Joe Juptner reported that 75 W40's were manufactured. 11 24W40's were delivered to Siam (Thailand), 1 to Canada and 1 to Brazil. In addition, it has been reported that 13 were delivered to the US Navy as the GK-1.

75 Aircraft

• W40-100 thru W41-174

• No information found on the 11 delivered to Thailand, the 1 to Canada or the 1 to Brazil.

• W40-107, NC25183 used by the CAP Coastal Patrol

• W40-122 impressed into service (WWII) as UC-61G, 42-94127

• Of the 13 reported delivered to the USN (7032 to 7034, 09787 to 09788 and 09790 to 09797) as the GK-1, W40-171 (NC3779C) as 7033, W41-172 (NC404) as 7034 have survived. There are other sn#'s in that area that are shown to be active but details unknown.

• W40-107 seen with the CAP.

Specifications for the model 24W40, 1940

• Engine - Warner (Series 50 or 50A), 145 h.p. @ 2050 r.p.m.

• Empty - 1,482lbs, Useful load 1,068lbs, max - 2,550lbs

• Fuel Cap. - 60 gal.

• Max Speed - 135, Cruise - 122

• $6,300