Curtiss-Wright CW-21 - Variants

Variants

Model 21

Interceptor. One prototype built in 1938 (c/n 21-1 / NX19431). Three production units: NX19441 (c/n 21-2); NX19442 (c/n 21-3); NX19443 (c/n 21-4). A total of 27 sets of components were sent to China to be assembled by CAMCO. Easily identifiable by the Seversky P-35 type of main undercarriage fairings.

Model 21A

Interceptor. Proposed design to utilize the Alison V-1710. Not built.

Model 21B

Interceptor. A total of 24 built for the Netherlands East Indies (c/n 2853 to 2872, NEI serials CW-344 to CW-363). It was easily identifiable by the inward retracting main landing gear that eliminated the need for the undercarriage fairings notable on the Model 21.