Berliner-Joyce XF2J
Berliner-Joyce · United States · first flew 1933 · fighter
The Berliner-Joyce XF2J was the company's second biplane fighter for the United States Navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat biplane
- Gull-wing upper wing
- Wright SR-1510-92 Whirlwind two-row radial
A carrier-based biplane with a 600 hp Wright SR-1510-92 Whirlwind radial and two .30 calibre machine guns in the upper wing root area.
Specifications
- The Berliner-Joyce XF2J has a length of 8.79 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 315 km/h (196 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was ordered on 30 June 1931 and developed from the Berliner-Joyce XFJ. It first flew in 1933.
Variants
There were no variants: one was built.
Where you'll see it
Although designated as a two-seat fighter, it was used as an observation aircraft.
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- Berliner-Joyce XF3J
- Berliner-Joyce OJ-2
- Berliner-Joyce XFJ
- Arado Ar 67
- Avia B-534
- Avia B-534-IV
- Boeing XF6B-1
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