Naval Aircraft Factory XN3N-2
Naval Aircraft Factory · USA · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The XN3N-2 was an experimental prototype variant of the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N biplane trainer, used to develop and refine the design that led to the production N3N-1 and N3N-3 series.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.77 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Experimental N3N prototype variant
- Pre-production N3N development aircraft
- Open-cockpit biplane trainer prototype
Visually nearly identical to the production N3N-1 and N3N-3; differences would be found in engine installation or detail fittings rather than overall configuration.
Specifications
- The Naval Aircraft Factory XN3N-2 has a length of 7.77 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.01 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The Naval Aircraft Factory built several XN3N prototypes with different engine and equipment fits to evaluate the design before committing to production; the XN3N-2 represented one configuration in this development sequence.
Variants
The XN3N-2 was a pre-production variant; lessons from its evaluation fed directly into the N3N-1 and N3N-3 production standards.
Where you'll see it
Used only for development and evaluation purposes; no operational service as a distinct type, as the design matured into the production N3N series.
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