Verville VCP-1
Engineering Division · United States · first flew 1920 · fighter
The Verville VCP was an American single-engined biplane fighter of the 1920s, built by the Army Air Service Engineering Division.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Plywood monocoque fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay biplane with tapered wings
- Plywood monocoque fuselage
- Unusual annular radiator around the engine, later replaced
A sleek tapered-wing biplane with a monocoque fuselage.
Specifications
- The Verville VCP-1 has a length of 6.86 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Virginius Clark and Alfred Verville started design in 1918. The VCP-1 flew on 11 June 1920 with a 300 hp Wright-built Hispano-Suiza 8.
Variants
Two VCP-1s were built, one flown. It was rebuilt as the VCP-R racer, later the R-1, and a modified fighter became the PW-1.
Where you'll see it
The VCP-R won the 1920 Pulitzer Trophy at 156.5 mph. No production followed.
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