Keystone XO-15
Keystone Aircraft Corporation · United States · first flew 1930 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Keystone XO-15 was an American prototype observation aircraft, built by the Keystone Aircraft Corporation for the United States Army Air Corps.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.26 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane layout
- Single Wright R-790 radial engine
- Two crew
A two-seat observation biplane with a radial engine and a span of 11.35 m.
Specifications
- The Keystone XO-15 has a length of 8.26 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.35 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 192 km/h (119 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1930 with a 236 hp Wright R-790 radial engine.
Variants
Only a single prototype was built.
Where you'll see it
It was built for the United States Army Air Corps as an observation aircraft and carried two .30-calibre machine guns.
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