該機最初的編號為Curtiss Model 76,並採用兩具XR-1510星形發動機。在美國陸軍航空兵團評估後,Model 76送返柯蒂斯並配備了兩具775hp(578kW)萊特R-1670-5旋風發動機,配備兩位變距螺旋槳。陸軍接受這種配置,並給予其編號XA-14。[3] 它具有標準陸軍標記,序號為 36-146。[3] It had standard Army markings with the serial number 36-146.[4]
Model 76採用全金屬結構,具有橢圓形截面的半硬殼式機身,綽號為「鉛筆纖細」。XA-14經過了廣泛的測試,其中一項是在機頭安裝了一門37mm(1.457in)火砲。[5]
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