Naval Aircraft Factory NO
Naval Aircraft Factory · United States · first flew 1923 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Naval Aircraft Factory NO was an American short-range reconnaissance and gun spotting aircraft of the 1920s. It was a single-engined three-seat biplane with alternative floats or wheels.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Three-seat biplane with alternative floats or wheels
- Single Curtiss D-12 engine
- Observation floatplane for the US Navy
A three-seat biplane 9.7 metres long with a 13.29 metre span and a maximum speed of 167 km/h.
Specifications
- The Naval Aircraft Factory NO has a length of 9.7 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.29 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 167 km/h (104 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It was designed by the Bureau of Aeronautics and first flew in 1923. It was powered by a 435 hp Curtiss D-12 engine.
Variants
Martin also built the type, which was designated M2O-1.
Where you'll see it
Six were built for the US Navy. It was retired in 1927 and carried one .30-calibre Lewis machine gun.
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