Douglas T2D
Douglas Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1927 · bomber
The Douglas T2D was an American twin-engined torpedo bomber contracted by the military. It was required to be usable on wheels or floats and to operate from aircraft carriers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined biplane torpedo bomber
- Could be fitted with wheels or floats
- Two Wright R-1750 Cyclone radial engines
A twin-engined biplane with two 525 hp Wright R-1750 Cyclone radials. It could carry a torpedo or an equivalent bomb load and had two .30 in machine guns.
Specifications
- The Douglas T2D has a length of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.37 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
The T2D first flew on 27 January 1927. It was the first twin-engined aircraft to be operated from an aircraft carrier.
Variants
The XTN-1 was the single prototype built by the Naval Aircraft Factory. The T2D-1 was the production torpedo bomber and patrol floatplane with Wright R-1750 Cyclones, 12 built. The P2D-1 was a dedicated patrol floatplane with a twin tail and R-1820 Cyclones, 18 built.
Where you'll see it
The United States Navy was the primary user. The type was introduced in 1927 and retired in 1937.
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