Berliner-Joyce XF3J
Berliner-Joyce · United States · first flew 1930 · fighter
The Berliner-Joyce XF3J was an American single-seat Navy fighter prototype of the early 1930s, submitted to a US Navy competition but not selected for production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single radial engine in clean NACA cowling with polished aluminium fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- American 1930s parasol or biplane Navy fighter prototype
- Single radial engine in clean NACA cowling with polished aluminium fuselage
- Competitive evaluation prototype never entering production
A compact 1930s American fighter prototype with a radial engine; similar in appearance to other early Navy biplane or parasol-wing fighters of the period.
Specifications
- The Berliner-Joyce XF3J has a length of 6.99 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.84 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 336 km/h (209 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Berliner-Joyce, a small American aircraft manufacturer, produced several experimental fighter designs in the early 1930s. The XF3J was evaluated by the US Navy but lost out to competing designs from Boeing and Grumman. The company produced few successful designs and eventually ceased independent operation.
Variants
A single prototype only; no production variants.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the US Navy but not adopted; no operational history.
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