Douglas XO2D-1
Douglas Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1934 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Douglas XO2D-1 was a prototype American observation floatplane of the 1930s. It was a single-engined biplane intended to be launched by aircraft catapult from United States Navy ships.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine observation floatplane
- Sesquiplane layout
- Pratt & Whitney R-1340 radial engine
A single-engine floatplane powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1340-12 radial engine. It is 9.75 m long with a wingspan of 10.97 m.
Specifications
- The Douglas XO2D-1 has a length of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 261 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in March 1934.
Variants
Only one aircraft of this type was built.
Where you'll see it
The production contract went to Curtiss for the SOC Seagull. The XO2D-1 could carry two 100 lb bombs.
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- Curtiss SOC Seagull
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