A parallel development to the Consolidated 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]
It was used almost exclusively as a cross-country flying, gunnery, photographic and radio trainer.[2] The O-17 had a removable fairing (carrying 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]
Variantsedit
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]
The airframe of the XO-17A prototype fitted with a Packard DR-980 Diesel engine of 225 hp (168 kw), scrapped in 1932.[1]
XPT-8A
A single PT-3A (29-115) similarly converted with a Packard DR-980 Diesel engine with Project Number 'P-564',[4] but returned to PT-3A configuration.[5] The airframe was subsequently lost in a fatal midair with a P-12C of the 17th Pursuit Squadron 2 miles W of New Baltimore, Michigan on 17 December 1931.[6]
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^ abcSwanborough, F. G.; Bowers, Peter M. (1964), United States Military Aircraft Since 1909, New York: Putnam, ISBN0-85177-816-X
^ abcdefghEden, Paul; Moeng, Soph (2002), The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft, London: Amber Books, ISBN978-0-7607-3432-2
^ abAndrade, John M. (1979), U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909, Hinckley, UK: Midland Counties Publications, ISBN0-904597-22-9
^Andrade, John M. U.S. Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Earl Shilton, Leicester: Midland Counties Publications, 1979. ISBN0-904597-22-9, page 198.
consolidated, courier, company, designation, model, observation, training, aircraft, used, united, states, national, guard, courier, maryland, national, guard, consolidated, role, observation, manufacturer, consolidated, aircraft, company, first, flight, april. The Consolidated O 17 Courier company designation Model 2 was an observation and training aircraft used by the United States National Guard O 17 Courier A Maryland Air National Guard Consolidated O 17 Role Observation Manufacturer Consolidated Aircraft Company First flight April 1927 Primary users United States National GuardRoyal Canadian Air Force Produced 1928 Number built 35 Developed from Consolidated PT 3 Contents 1 Development 2 Variants 3 Operators 4 Specifications 5 See also 6 ReferencesDevelopment editA parallel development to the Consolidated 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 It was used almost exclusively as a cross country flying gunnery photographic and radio trainer 2 The O 17 had a removable fairing carrying 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 amp Whitney R 1340 engine It too failed to win any contracts 2 Variants editXO 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 XPT 8A A single PT 3A 29 115 similarly converted with a Packard DR 980 Diesel engine with Project Number P 564 4 but returned to PT 3A configuration 5 The airframe was subsequently lost in a fatal midair with a P 12C of the 17th Pursuit Squadron 2 miles W of New Baltimore Michigan on 17 December 1931 6 Model 15 demonstrator Conversion with a Pratt amp Whitney R 1340 engine 2 Operators edit nbsp Canada Royal Canadian Air Force nbsp United States United States National Guard nbsp Turkey Eskisehir Air SchoolSpecifications edit nbsp Consolidated Courier 3 view drawing from L Air April 15 1928 Data from Eden amp Moeng 2002 2 General characteristicsCrew two Length 27 ft 11 in 8 51 m Wingspan 34 ft 5 5 in 10 5 m Height 9 ft 9 in 2 97 m Wing area 296 sq ft 27 5 m2 Empty weight 1 881 lb 853 kg Max takeoff weight 2 723 lb 1 235 kg Powerplant 1 Wright R 790 1 radial 225 hp 168 kW Performance Maximum speed 118 mph 190 km h 103 kn Cruise speed 100 mph 161 km h 87 kn Range 550 mi 885 km 480 nmi Service ceiling 12 000 ft 3 660 m Rate of climb 865 ft min 4 39 m s Armament 1 30 cal 7 62 mm M1919 Browning machine gunSee also editConsolidated PT 1 Trusty Consolidated PT 3 Consolidated PT 11References edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Consolidated O 17 Courier a b c Swanborough F G Bowers Peter M 1964 United States Military Aircraft Since 1909 New York Putnam ISBN 0 85177 816 X a b c d e f g h Eden Paul Moeng Soph 2002 The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft London Amber Books ISBN 978 0 7607 3432 2 a b Andrade John M 1979 U S Military Aircraft Designations and Serials Since 1909 Hinckley UK Midland Counties Publications ISBN 0 904597 22 9 1922 1929 USAAS USAAC Serial Numbers Andrade John M U S Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909 Earl Shilton Leicester Midland Counties Publications 1979 ISBN 0 904597 22 9 page 198 1931 USAAC Accident Reports Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Consolidated O 17 Courier amp oldid 1186305052 Variants, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
