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|image = Consolidated O-17 Maryland NG in flight 1931.jpg
|caption = A Maryland Air National Guard Consolidated O-17
|caption = A Maryland Air National Guard Consolidated O-17
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|manufacturer = [[Consolidated Aircraft Company]]
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The [[Consolidated Aircraft Company|Consolidated]] '''Model 2 Courier''' was an observation and training [[airplane]] used by the [[United States National Guard]], under the designation '''O-17'''.
The '''Consolidated O-17 Courier''' (company designation '''Model 2''') was an observation and training aircraft used by the [[United States National Guard]].


==Development==
==Development==
A parallel development to the [[Consolidated PT-3|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>
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>


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&nbsp;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&nbsp;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 [[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 [[Consolidated PT-3|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&nbsp;hp (168&nbsp;kW).<ref name="Swanborough" />
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&nbsp;hp (168&nbsp;kW).<ref name="Swanborough" />


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==
;XO-17 (prototype)
;XO-17 (prototype)
:[[Consolidated PT-3]] Conversion with a 225&nbsp;hp (168&nbsp;kW) [[Wright R-790]]-1 engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3&nbsp;in (7.62&nbsp;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.co.uk/books?id=-KMgAAAAMAAJ&q=Courier | location= Hinckley, UK | publisher=Midland Counties Publications | year= 1979 | isbn = 0-904597-22-9}}</ref>
:[[Consolidated PT-3]] Conversion with a 225&nbsp;hp (168&nbsp;kW) [[Wright R-790]]-1 engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3&nbsp;in (7.62&nbsp;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>
;O-17 Model 2 Courier
;O-17 Model 2 Courier
: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&nbsp;hp (168&nbsp;kw), scrapped in 1932.<ref name="Swanborough" />
:The airframe of the XO-17A prototype fitted with a [[Packard DR-980]] Diesel engine of 225&nbsp;hp (168&nbsp;kw), scrapped in 1932.<ref name="Swanborough" />
;XPT-8A
;XPT-8A
: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|0-904597-22-9}}, page 198.</ref> 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.<ref>http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/1940sB4/1931.htm</ref>
: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>
;Model 15 (demonstrator)
;Model 15 (demonstrator)
: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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;{{flag|United States|1912}}
*[[United States National Guard]]
*[[United States National Guard]]
;{{TUR}}
*[[Turkish Air Force Academy|Eskisehir Air School]]


==Specifications (O-17)==
==Specifications==

[[File:Consolidated_Courier_3-view_L'Air_April_15,1928.png|thumb|Consolidated Courier 3-view drawing from L'Air April 15,1928]]
[[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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|max speed mph= 118
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|max speed kmh= 190
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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
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]

 Canada
 United States
 Turkey

Specifications[edit]

Consolidated Courier 3-view drawing from L'Air April 15, 1928

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  1. ^ a b c Swanborough, F. G.; Bowers, Peter M. (1964), United States Military Aircraft Since 1909, New York: Putnam, ISBN 0-85177-816-X
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ "1922-1929 USAAS-USAAC Serial Numbers".
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "1931 USAAC Accident Reports".
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