Cox-Klemin XA-1
Cox-Klemin Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1923 · transport aircraft
The Cox-Klemin XA-1 was a 1920s American air ambulance biplane. It was designed and built by the Cox-Klemin Aircraft Corporation for the United States Army Air Service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Liberty L-12A V-12 engine
- Carried two litters
Look for a 1920s biplane ambulance with a Liberty V-12 engine and a two-man crew.
Specifications
- The Cox-Klemin XA-1 has a length of 9.35 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.41 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 195 km/h (121 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The XA-1 first flew in 1923. It was powered by a Liberty L-12A V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine.
Variants
Two prototypes were built and there were no other versions.
Where you'll see it
The XA-1 was ordered by the United States Army Air Service as an air ambulance able to carry two litters, but only two prototypes were built.
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