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:[[Consolidated PT-3]] Conversion with a 225hp [[Wright R-790-1]] engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3 in gun, one conversion<ref name="andrade">Andrade, John M. ''U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Hinckley, England: Midland Counties Publications, 1979, ISBN 0 904597 22 9</ref>. |
:[[Consolidated PT-3]] Conversion with a 225hp [[Wright R-790|Wright R-790-1]] engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3 in gun, one conversion<ref name="andrade">Andrade, John M. ''U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Hinckley, England: Midland Counties Publications, 1979, ISBN 0 904597 22 9</ref>. |
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:Production version for United States National Guard use, 29 built<ref name="world">"The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft" [http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/5490000/5496066.gif cover] Editors: Paul Eden & Soph Moeng, (Amber Books Ltd. Bradley's Close, 74-77 White Lion Street, London, NI 9PF, 2002, ISBN 0-7607-3432-1), 1152 pp.</ref> |
:Production version for United States National Guard use, 29 built<ref name="world">"The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft" [http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/5490000/5496066.gif cover] Editors: Paul Eden & Soph Moeng, (Amber Books Ltd. Bradley's Close, 74-77 White Lion Street, London, NI 9PF, 2002, ISBN 0-7607-3432-1), 1152 pp.</ref> |
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:One [[Consolidated PT-3]] converted with a [[Wright R-790-3]] engine intended for export<ref name="andrade">Andrade, John M. ''U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Hinckley, England: Midland Counties Publications, 1979, ISBN 0 904597 22 9</ref>. |
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Revision as of 05:58, 7 September 2008
Template:Infobox Aircraft The Consolidated Model 2 Courier was an observation and training airplane used by the United States National Guard, under the designation O-17.
Development
A parallel development to the 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].
Used almost exclusively as a cross country flying, gunnery, photographic and radio trainer.[2] The O-17 had a removable fairing (carring 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
- XO-17 (prototype)
- Consolidated PT-3 Conversion with a 225hp Wright R-790-1 engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3 in 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]
- Model 15 (demonstrator)
- Conversion with a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine[2]
Operators
Specifications (O-17)
Data from "The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft" Editors: Paul Eden & Soph Moeng, (ISBN 0-7607-3432-1), 2002, 1152 pp.
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
Performance
Armament
- 1 .30 cal (7.62 mm) Browning machine gun
See also
References
- ^ a b c "United States Military Aircraft Since 1909" by F. G. Swanborough & Peter M. Bowers (Putnam New York, ISBN 085177816X) 1964, 596 pp.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft" cover Editors: Paul Eden & Soph Moeng, (Amber Books Ltd. Bradley's Close, 74-77 White Lion Street, London, NI 9PF, 2002, ISBN 0-7607-3432-1), 1152 pp.
- ^ a b Andrade, John M. U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Hinckley, England: Midland Counties Publications, 1979, ISBN 0 904597 22 9
