Engineering Division XCO-2
Engineering Division · United States · first flew 1922 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Engineering Division XCO-2 was a two-seat observation aircraft designed at the United States Army Air Corps Engineering Division.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.37 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional fabric-covered biplane
- Liberty 12 V12 engine of 390 hp
- Armed with four machine guns
Look for an ordinary fabric-covered two-seat observation biplane with a water-cooled Liberty V12 engine and four machine guns.
Specifications
- The Engineering Division XCO-2 has a length of 9.37 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.52 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Designed by Jean A. Roche, the XCO-2 was a conventional biplane with a fabric covering, four machine guns and a Liberty 12 engine. The prototype flew in 1922 but crashed during flight tests.
Variants
Only one prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It never entered service. The only operator was the United States Army Air Corps, and the prototype was lost in a crash during flight testing.
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