Naval Aircraft Factory N2N
Naval Aircraft Factory · United States · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The Naval Aircraft Factory N2N was an American biplane trainer produced in small numbers for the United States Navy in the late 1920s. Built by the Navy's own production facility in Philadelphia, it served as a primary trainer for naval aviators.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- US Navy biplane primary trainer of the late 1920s
- Open cockpit tandem two-seat configuration
- Fixed conventional undercarriage with spreader bar
A conventional equal-span biplane of its era with tandem open cockpits, strut-braced wings, and a radial engine in a tight cowling. Distinguished from contemporaries by its Naval Aircraft Factory construction details and relatively clean design.
Specifications
- The Naval Aircraft Factory N2N has a length of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.26 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 171 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The N2N was designed and manufactured at the Naval Aircraft Factory in Philadelphia, representing one of the government-built training types of the interwar period. Only a small batch was produced, and the type was soon superseded by more capable trainers as aviation technology advanced through the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Variants
Only one primary production variant is documented; the N2N-1 was the sole series delivered to the Navy.
Where you'll see it
Operated exclusively by the United States Navy in limited numbers at naval air stations during the late 1920s.
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