Orenco IL-1
Ordnance Engineering Corporation · United States · first flew 1921 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Orenco IL-1 was an American two-seat liaison biplane built for the United States Army by the Ordnance Engineering Corporation.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional two-seat biplane
- Single 400 hp Liberty 12 V-12 engine in the nose
- Two crew carried for infantry liaison
A conventional biplane powered by a 400 hp Liberty 12, 9.75 m long with a wingspan of 14.02 m.
Specifications
- The Orenco IL-1 has a length of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Model E-2 was ordered on 26 January 1920 and designated IL-1, for Infantry Liaison, by the Army. It first flew in March 1921.
Variants
Two aircraft were built, evaluated by the Army at McCook Field as P-147 and P-168.
Where you'll see it
The type did not enter production after its Army evaluation at McCook Field.
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