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The U.S. Army and Post Office Department, which launched the nation's first air mail service, used an unusual assortment of aircraft that included surplus World War 1 fighter planes and trainers, as well as later models of civilian aircraft.
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Standard Mail Plane
First year in service: 1918
Manufacturer: Standard Aircraft Corp.
Cruise Speed -100mph
Passenger Capacity - 1 pilot, no passengers
Cargo Capacity - 180 lbs.
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Curtiss JN-4D (Jenny)
First year in service: 1918
Manufacturer: Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Co.
Cruise Speed -75mph
Passenger Capacity - 1 pilot, no passengers
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De Havilland DH-4
First year in service: 1919
Manufacturer: Dayton Wright Aeroplane Co.
Cruise Speed -100mph
Passenger Capacity - 1 pilot, no passengers
Cargo Capacity - 400 lbs.
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