Engineering Division CO-1
Engineering Division · United States · first flew 1922 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Engineering Division CO-1 was a prototype observation aircraft built for the United States Army Air Service in 1922.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal high-wing observation monoplane
- Liberty L12 V-12 engine in the nose
- Conventional tail
A high-wing monoplane with a 390 hp Liberty L12 engine, crewed by a pilot and an observer.
Specifications
- The Engineering Division CO-1 has a length of 10.24 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.99 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 26 July 1922 and was the Army's first all-metal aircraft. Isaac Laddon designed it.
Variants
A fabric-covered version designated CO-3 was cancelled without being built.
Where you'll see it
It proved underpowered and was not selected for production; three were built.
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