Dayton-Wright XPS-1
Dayton-Wright Airplane Company · United States · first flew 1923 · fighter
The Dayton-Wright XPS-1 was an American single-seat fighter interceptor built by the Dayton-Wright Airplane Company.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.84 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Single-seat interceptor fighter
- Single Lawrance J-1 radial engine
Look for a small parasol-wing monoplane fighter 5.84 m long with a wingspan of 9.14 m.
Specifications
- The Dayton-Wright XPS-1 has a length of 5.84 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The XPS-1 was developed from the Dayton-Wright RB-1 Racer and first flew in 1923. It had a 200 hp Lawrance J-1 radial engine.
Variants
Three XPS-1 were built.
Where you'll see it
The United States Army Air Service was the primary user. Its maximum speed was 235 km/h.
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