Dayton-Wright XO-3
| XO-3 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Observation |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Dayton-Wright |
| Status | Canceled |
The Dayton-Wright XO-3 was an aircraft project developed by Dayton-Wright in 1924.[1]
Design and development
[edit]A contemporary of the successful Douglas O-2, it was an orthodox two seat biplane, powered by a 645 horsepower (481 kW) Wright T-3 V12 engine. The prototype, numbered 23-1254, built by Wright Aeronautical after the demise of Dayton-wright, was allocated the Wright field number P-376.[2][3][4][5]
Operational history
[edit]After trials at Wright Field the XO-3 was rejected and returned to Wright Aeronautical, where it saw service as an engine test-bed, primarily for the Wright R-1750 Cyclone, with the civil registration X-1087. Officially it was named Mohawk by Wright, but unofficially it received the sobriquet Iron Horse.[3]
Specifications (XO-3)
[edit]Data from General Dynamics Aircraft and Their Predecessors[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2/3
- Powerplant: 1 × Wright T-3 Tornado V-12 water-cooled piston engine, 645 hp (481 kW)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Wegg, John (1990). General Dynamics Aircraft and Their Predecessors. London: Putnam. p. 41. ISBN 9780851778334.
- ^ Andrade, John (1979). U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909. Earl Shilton: Midland Counties Publications. p. 137. ISBN 9780904597219.
- ^ a b Eckland, K.O. "Dayton-Wright". aerofiles.com. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ^ Eckland, K.O. "Dayton-Wright XO-3: photograph". Aerofiles. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ^ "Wright Field regs #4". aerofiles.com. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
