Boeing Model 42
Boeing · United States · first flew 1925 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Boeing Model 42, also called the Boeing XCO-7, was an American biplane aircraft developed from the Airco DH.4. It took advantage of the large number of aircraft left over after the end of World War I.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.89 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane developed from the Airco DH-4
- Tapered wings
- Tripod landing gear
Look for a DH-4-type biplane fuselage combined with Boeing tapered wings, new tailplanes and tripod landing gear.
Specifications
- The Boeing Model 42 has a length of 8.89 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.7 m (45 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was essentially an Airco DH-4M-1 fitted with new Boeing tailplanes, tapered wings and tripod landing gear. The first flight took place at McCook Field on 6 February 1925.
Variants
The first aircraft built, the XCO-7, was used as a static test bed and did not fly. The XCO-7A used a standard DH-4M-1 fuselage and Liberty engine, and the XCO-7B added balanced elevators and inverted the Liberty engine.
Where you'll see it
Both flyable aircraft were shipped to McCook Field. The performance did not justify the cost of the conversion, and Boeing abandoned the project.
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