Naval Aircraft Factory XN5N
Naval Aircraft Factory · United States · first flew 1941 · light aircraft
The Naval Aircraft Factory XN5N was a prototype United States monoplane trainer aircraft produced by the Naval Aircraft Factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1941.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.27 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single seven-cylinder radial engine in the nose
- Two-seat trainer layout
A two-seat radial-engined monoplane trainer, 9.27 m long on a 12.8 m span.
Specifications
- The Naval Aircraft Factory XN5N has a length of 9.27 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It first flew on 15 February 1941 and was powered by a 350 hp Wright R-760 seven-cylinder radial engine.
Variants
A single prototype was built and evaluated.
Where you'll see it
The type was not placed in production.
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