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|name = O-17 Courier |
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|image = Consolidated O-17 Maryland NG in flight 1931.jpg |
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|caption = A Maryland Air National Guard Consolidated O-17 |
|caption = A Maryland Air National Guard Consolidated O-17 |
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|type = Observation |
|type = Observation |
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|manufacturer = [[Consolidated Aircraft Company]] |
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The '''Consolidated O-17 Courier''' (company designation '''Model 2''') was an observation and training aircraft used by the [[United States National Guard]]. |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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A parallel development to the [[Consolidated |
A parallel development to the [[Consolidated PT-3]] series, the '''XO-17''' was a converted PT-3 with such refinements as improved fuselage streamlining, oleo shock absorbers, wheel brakes, balanced elevators and increased fuel capacity.<ref name="Swanborough">{{citation | title=United States Military Aircraft Since 1909 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3QZUAAAAMAAJ&q=O-17 | first1=F. G. | last1= Swanborough | first2=Peter M. |last2=Bowers | publisher=Putnam | location =New York | isbn=0-85177-816-X | year=1964}}</ref> |
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It was used almost exclusively as a cross-country flying, gunnery, photographic and radio trainer.<ref name="EdenMoeng">{{citation | title=The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6xMYAAAACAAJ | first1=Paul | last1=Eden | first2=Soph |last2=Moeng | publisher=Amber Books | location = London | year=2002 | isbn=978-0-7607-3432-2}}</ref> The '''O-17''' had a removable fairing (carrying a [[Scarff ring]] mounting for one .30 cal (7.62 mm) trainable [[Browning machine gun]]. |
It was used almost exclusively as a cross-country flying, gunnery, photographic and radio trainer.<ref name="EdenMoeng">{{citation | title=The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6xMYAAAACAAJ | first1=Paul | last1=Eden | first2=Soph |last2=Moeng | publisher=Amber Books | location = London | year=2002 | isbn=978-0-7607-3432-2}}</ref> The '''O-17''' had a removable fairing (carrying a [[Scarff ring]] mounting for one .30 cal (7.62 mm) trainable [[Browning machine gun]]). |
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The [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] purchased three generally similar aircraft, two '''Model 7''' landplanes and one '''Model 8''' floatplane, the latter with the same float gear as the NY series. |
The [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] purchased three generally similar aircraft, two '''Model 7''' landplanes and one '''Model 8''' floatplane, the latter with the same float gear as the NY series. |
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The sole XO-17A was converted from the |
The sole XO-17A was converted from the PT-3 as a demonstrator that failed to secure any orders.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> It was later fitted with the experimental [[Packard DR-980]] Diesel engine of 225 hp (168 kW).<ref name="Swanborough" /> |
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The '''Model 15''' was also an O-17 type airframe fitted with a [[Pratt & Whitney R-1340]] engine. It too failed to win any contracts.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> |
The '''Model 15''' was also an O-17 type airframe fitted with a [[Pratt & Whitney R-1340]] engine. It too failed to win any contracts.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> |
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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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;XO-17 (prototype) |
;XO-17 (prototype) |
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:[[Consolidated PT-3]] Conversion with a 225 hp (168 kW) [[Wright R-790]]-1 engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3 in (7.62 mm) gun, one conversion.<ref name="Andrade">{{citation | last=Andrade | first= John M. | title=U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909 | url=https://books.google. |
:[[Consolidated PT-3]] Conversion with a 225 hp (168 kW) [[Wright R-790]]-1 engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3 in (7.62 mm) gun, one conversion.<ref name="Andrade">{{citation | last=Andrade | first= John M. | title=U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-KMgAAAAMAAJ&q=Courier | location= Hinckley, UK | publisher=Midland Counties Publications | year= 1979 | isbn = 0-904597-22-9}}</ref> |
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;O-17 Model 2 Courier |
;O-17 Model 2 Courier |
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:Production version for United States National Guard use, 29 built.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> |
:Production version for United States National Guard use, 29 built.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> |
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:The airframe of the XO-17A prototype fitted with a [[Packard DR-980]] Diesel engine of 225 hp (168 kw), scrapped in 1932.<ref name="Swanborough" /> |
:The airframe of the XO-17A prototype fitted with a [[Packard DR-980]] Diesel engine of 225 hp (168 kw), scrapped in 1932.<ref name="Swanborough" /> |
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;XPT-8A |
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:A single PT-3A (''29-115'') similarly converted with a [[Packard DR-980]] Diesel engine with Project Number 'P-564',<ref>http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1922.html</ref> but returned to PT-3A configuration.<ref>Andrade, John M. ''U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909''. Earl Shilton, Leicester: Midland Counties Publications, 1979. ISBN |
:A single PT-3A (''29-115'') similarly converted with a [[Packard DR-980]] Diesel engine with Project Number 'P-564',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1922.html|title=1922-1929 USAAS-USAAC Serial Numbers}}</ref> but returned to PT-3A configuration.<ref>Andrade, John M. ''U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909''. Earl Shilton, Leicester: Midland Counties Publications, 1979. {{ISBN|0-904597-22-9}}, page 198.</ref> The airframe was subsequently lost in a fatal midair with a [[Boeing P-12|P-12C]] of the [[17th Pursuit Squadron]] 2 miles W of [[New Baltimore, Michigan]] on 17 December 1931.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/1940sB4/1931.htm|title = 1931 USAAC Accident Reports}}</ref> |
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;Model 15 (demonstrator) |
;Model 15 (demonstrator) |
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:Conversion with a [[Pratt & Whitney R-1340]] engine.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> |
:Conversion with a [[Pratt & Whitney R-1340]] engine.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> |
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*[[United States National Guard]] |
*[[United States National Guard]] |
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*[[Turkish Air Force Academy|Eskisehir Air School]] |
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==Specifications |
==Specifications== |
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[[File:Consolidated_Courier_3-view_L'Air_April_15,1928.png|thumb|Consolidated Courier 3-view drawing from L'Air April 15, 1928]] |
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|crew= two |
|crew= two |
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|length in= 11 |
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|length m= 8.51 |
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|span ft= 34 |
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|wing area sqft= 296 |
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|wing area sqm= 27.5 |
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|empty weight kg= 853 |
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|max takeoff weight lb= 2,723 |
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|max takeoff weight kg= 1235 |
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|eng1 number= 1 |
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|eng1 hp= 225 |
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|max takeoff weight main= 2,723 lb |
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|eng1 kw= 168 |
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|max takeoff weight alt= 1235 kg |
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|number of props= 1 |
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|range miles= 550 |
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|range km= 885 |
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|climb rate ftmin= 865 |
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|range main= 550 miles |
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|range alt= 885 km |
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|climb rate main= 865 ft/min |
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|climb rate alt= 264 m/min |
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* 1 × .30 cal (7.62 mm) [[M1919 Browning machine gun]] |
* 1 × .30 cal (7.62 mm) [[M1919 Browning machine gun]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:07, 22 November 2023
O-17 Courier | |
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A Maryland Air National Guard Consolidated O-17 | |
Role | Observation |
Manufacturer | Consolidated Aircraft Company |
First flight | April 1927 |
Primary users | United States National Guard Royal Canadian Air Force |
Produced | 1928 |
Number built | 35 |
Developed from | Consolidated PT-3 |
The Consolidated O-17 Courier (company designation Model 2) was an observation and training aircraft used by the United States National Guard.
Development[edit]
A parallel development to the Consolidated PT-3 series, the XO-17 was a converted PT-3 with such refinements as improved fuselage streamlining, oleo shock absorbers, wheel brakes, balanced elevators and increased fuel capacity.[1]
It was used almost exclusively as a cross-country flying, gunnery, photographic and radio trainer.[2] The O-17 had a removable fairing (carrying a Scarff ring mounting for one .30 cal (7.62 mm) trainable Browning machine gun).
The Royal Canadian Air Force purchased three generally similar aircraft, two Model 7 landplanes and one Model 8 floatplane, the latter with the same float gear as the NY series.
The sole XO-17A was converted from the PT-3 as a demonstrator that failed to secure any orders.[2] It was later fitted with the experimental Packard DR-980 Diesel engine of 225 hp (168 kW).[1]
The Model 15 was also an O-17 type airframe fitted with a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine. It too failed to win any contracts.[2]
Variants[edit]
- XO-17 (prototype)
- Consolidated PT-3 Conversion with a 225 hp (168 kW) Wright R-790-1 engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3 in (7.62 mm) gun, one conversion.[3]
- O-17 Model 2 Courier
- Production version for United States National Guard use, 29 built.[2]
- XO-17A (prototype)
- One Consolidated PT-3 converted with a Wright R-790-3 engine intended for export.[3]
- Model 7 (RCAF landplane)
- Royal Canadian Air Force, two built.[2]
- Model 8 (RCAF floatplane)
- Royal Canadian Air Force, one built.[2]
- XPT-8 (demonstrator)
- The airframe of the XO-17A prototype fitted with a Packard DR-980 Diesel engine of 225 hp (168 kw), scrapped in 1932.[1]
- XPT-8A
- A single PT-3A (29-115) similarly converted with a Packard DR-980 Diesel engine with Project Number 'P-564',[4] but returned to PT-3A configuration.[5] The airframe was subsequently lost in a fatal midair with a P-12C of the 17th Pursuit Squadron 2 miles W of New Baltimore, Michigan on 17 December 1931.[6]
- Model 15 (demonstrator)
- Conversion with a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine.[2]
Operators[edit]
Specifications[edit]
Data from Eden & Moeng (2002)[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: two
- Length: 27 ft 11 in (8.51 m)
- Wingspan: 34 ft 5.5 in (10.5 m)
- Height: 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m)
- Wing area: 296 sq ft (27.5 m2)
- Empty weight: 1,881 lb (853 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,723 lb (1,235 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-790-1 radial, 225 hp (168 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 118 mph (190 km/h, 103 kn)
- Cruise speed: 100 mph (161 km/h, 87 kn)
- Range: 550 mi (885 km, 480 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,660 m)
- Rate of climb: 865 ft/min (4.39 m/s)
Armament
- 1 × .30 cal (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine gun
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Swanborough, F. G.; Bowers, Peter M. (1964), United States Military Aircraft Since 1909, New York: Putnam, ISBN 0-85177-816-X
- ^ a b c d e f g h Eden, Paul; Moeng, Soph (2002), The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft, London: Amber Books, ISBN 978-0-7607-3432-2
- ^ a b Andrade, John M. (1979), U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909, Hinckley, UK: Midland Counties Publications, ISBN 0-904597-22-9
- ^ "1922-1929 USAAS-USAAC Serial Numbers".
- ^ Andrade, John M. U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Earl Shilton, Leicester: Midland Counties Publications, 1979. ISBN 0-904597-22-9, page 198.
- ^ "1931 USAAC Accident Reports".