US Air Force Museum - Early Years - Curtiss O-52 Owl Observation Plane
Bill Maloney 2/8/2007 |
01 Curtiss O-52 Owl | 02 Curtiss O-52 Owl | 03 Curtiss O-52 Owl |
Length: 26 feet 5 inches
Wingspan: 40 feet, 9 inches
Height: 9 feet, 11 inches
Crew: 2
Weight: 4,200 lbs Empty 5,300 lbs Max
Max Speed: 215 mph
Cruise Speed: 169 mph
Range: 455 miles
Service Ceiling: 23,200 feet
Fuel Capacity: ___ Gallons
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1340-51 Radial engine 600 hp
Armament:
Two 30cal Browning Machine Guns
First Flight : 1940
Cost: $31,000