Dayton-Wright FP.2
Dayton-Wright · United States · first flew 1921 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Dayton-Wright FP.2 was a forestry patrol aircraft developed in the United States in the early 1920s for the Canadian Forest Service.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.23 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Twin-engine two-bay biplane with equal-span, unstaggered wings
- Extensively glazed nose for the pilot
- Triple fins on the tail and twin pontoon floats
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Specifications
- The Dayton-Wright FP.2 has a length of 11.23 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.67 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was first designed with pusher propellers, but the engines were remounted in tractor position before it entered service. The wings were designed to be interchangeable between top and bottom.
Variants
Only one example was built.
Where you'll see it
The fully enclosed cabin seated four, with a single pilot. In service it received larger side windows and controls for a second pilot.
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