Consolidated A-11
Consolidated Aircraft · United States · first flew 1933 · fighter
The Consolidated A-11 was a United States Army Air Corps two-seat attack aircraft of 1933, designed for ground attack and close air support with a single radial engine and open cockpits.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- USAAC two-seat attack biplane from 1933
- Single radial engine, open tandem cockpits
- Related to the P-30/PB-2 pursuit family from Consolidated
Two-seat biplane layout with a radial engine, fixed undercarriage, and tandem open cockpits are the primary identifiers; distinguishable from fighters by the observer/gunner rear cockpit.
Specifications
- The Consolidated A-11 has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 322 km/h (200 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The A-11 was part of Consolidated's inter-war attack aircraft line, developed in competition with other American manufacturers to provide the USAAC with a capable ground-attack platform. It served briefly before being superseded by more capable monoplane designs.
Variants
Related to the P-30 pursuit variant; the A-11 was the attack-designated member of the family.
Where you'll see it
Served with USAAC attack units in small numbers during the early 1930s.
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- Consolidated P-30
- Consolidated P-30A
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- Boeing XF6B-1
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