Engineering Division CO-2

XCO-2
Role Biplane Observation aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Engineering Division
Designer Jean A. Roche
First flight 1922
Status prototype only
Number built 1

The Engineering Division XCO-2 was an observation aircraft designed at the United States Army Air Corps Engineering Division.

Development

The XCO-2 was a conventional biplane with four machine guns and a Liberty 12 engine, as well as a fabric covering. The prototype flew in 1922 but crashing during flight tests.

Operators

 United States

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 30 ft 9 in (9.37 m)
  • Wingspan: 41 ft 1 in (12.52 m)
  • Height: 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)
  • Wing area: 402 sq ft (37.3 m2)
  • Empty weight: 2,669 lb (1,211 kg)
  • Gross weight: 4,084 lb (1,852 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Liberty L-12 water-cooled V12 engine, 390 hp (290 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 115 mph (185 km/h, 100 kn) at sea level
  • Cruise speed: 117 mph (188 km/h, 102 kn)
  • Range: 500 mi (800 km, 430 nmi)
  • Endurance: 4 hr
  • Service ceiling: 21,250 ft (6,480 m)
  • Rate of climb: 550 ft/min (2.8 m/s)

See also

Related lists

References

  1. ^ "CO-1 to CO-8 by Ray Wagner - Page 1". www.americancombatplanes.com.

Further reading

  • Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.