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The [[Consolidated Aircraft Company|Consolidated]] '''Model 2 Courier''' was an observation and training [[fixed-wing aircraft|airplane]] used by the [[United States National Guard]], under the designation '''O-17'''. |
The [[Consolidated Aircraft Company|Consolidated]] '''Model 2 Courier''' was an observation and training [[fixed-wing aircraft|airplane]] used by the [[United States National Guard]], under the designation '''O-17'''. |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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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=http://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=085177816X | date=1964}}</ref> |
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=http://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=085177816X | date=1964}}</ref> |
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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 [[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 |
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 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 |
:[[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=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=-KMgAAAAMAAJ&q=Courier | location= Hinckley, UK | publisher=Midland Counties Publications | date= 1979 | isbn = 0904597229}}</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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:Royal Canadian Air Force, one built.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> |
:Royal Canadian Air Force, one built.<ref name="EdenMoeng" /> |
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;XPT-8 (demonstrator) |
;XPT-8 (demonstrator) |
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:The airframe of the XO-17A prototype fitted with a [[Packard DR-980]] Diesel engine of 225 |
: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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;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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* 1 .30 cal (7.62 mm) [[Browning machine gun]] |
* 1 × .30 cal (7.62 mm) [[M1919 Browning machine gun]] |
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Revision as of 18:54, 8 April 2009
| O-17 Courier | |
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| 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 |
| Variants | Consolidated PT-3 |
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 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]
- Model 15 (demonstrator)
- Conversion with a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine.[2]
Operators
Specifications (O-17)
Data from Eden & Moeng (2002)[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
Performance
Armament
- 1 × .30 cal (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine gun
See also
References
- ^ a b c Swanborough, F. G.; Bowers, Peter M. (1964), United States Military Aircraft Since 1909, New York: Putnam, ISBN 085177816X
- ^ a b c d e f g h Eden, Paul; Moeng, Soph (2002), The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft, London: Amber Books, ISBN 9780760734322
- ^ a b Andrade, John M. (1979), U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909, Hinckley, UK: Midland Counties Publications, ISBN 0904597229