Engineering Division CO-2
The Engineering Division XCO-2 was an observation aircraft designed at the United States Army Air Corps Engineering Division.
| 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 |
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.
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)
References
- "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.
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