P.Bowers Curtiss Aircraft 1907-1947 (Putnam)

Judson Triplane (Model 7)

   This undesignated triplane is an example of several one-only aeroplanes developed by Curtiss to the specific requirements of the customer. It was built late in 1916 or early in 1917 for a Mr Judson as a slightly enlarged triplane version of the standard Curtiss F-boat using the 150 hp Curtiss V-X engine.
   Refurbished after the war and fitted with a 400 hp Curtiss K-12 engine, the Judson Triplane was used for exploration in South America.