The Engineering Division XCO-2 was an observation aircraft designed at the United States Army Air Corps Engineering Division.

Development

The XCO-2 was a conventional biplane with four machine guns and a Liberty 12 engine, as well as a fabric covering. The prototype flew in 1922 but crashing during flight tests.

Operators

 United States

• United States Army Air Corps

Specifications

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General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 30 ft 9 in (9.37 m)
• Wingspan: 41 ft 1 in (12.52 m)
• Height: 10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)
• Wing area: 402 sq ft (37.3 m²)
• Empty weight: 2,669 lb (1,211 kg)
• Gross weight: 4,084 lb (1,852 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Liberty L-12 water-cooled V12 engine, 390 hp (290 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 115 mph (185 km/h, 100 kn) at sea level
• Cruise speed: 117 mph (188 km/h, 102 kn)
• Range: 500 mi (800 km, 430 nmi)
• Endurance: 4 hr
• Service ceiling: 21,250 ft (6,480 m)
• Rate of climb: 550 ft/min (2.8 m/s)