US Air Force Museum - Early Years - Curtiss O-52 Owl Observation Plane
Bill Maloney
2/8/2007

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Curtiss O-52 Owl Specifications:

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

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