Cox-Klemin XS
Cox-Klemin Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1922 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Cox-Klemin XS was a 1920s American experimental scout biplane, the first aircraft to be both launched and recovered from a submarine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.54 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-seat biplane
- Floatplane arrangement
- Single Kinner B-5 radial engine at the nose
It is a very small single-seat biplane fitted with floats.
Specifications
- The Cox-Klemin XS has a length of 5.54 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.49 m (18 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1922. The XS-1 had a 60 hp Lawrance L-4 radial; the XS-2 was re-engined with an 85 hp Kinner B-5.
Variants
Twelve were built in total.
Where you'll see it
It served with the United States Navy from 1923 until 1926.
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