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The Engineering Division XCO-6 was an American two-seat observation biplane designed by the United States Army Engineering Division, only two were built and the type did not enter production.

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Design and development

Two prototypes of the XCO-6 were built powered by a 420 hp (313 kW) inverted air-cooled V-1410 engine. One was tested at McCook Field and subsequently modified but no others were built.

Variants

XCO-6
Prototype two-seat single-engined observation biplane.
XCO-6A
Proposed variant with the main fuel tanks moved into the upper wing, not built.
XCO-6B
A XCO-6 modified with a change of engine to a 435 hp (324 kW) Liberty 12A engine.
XCO-6C
XCO-6B modified with a larger propeller and changes to the landing gear.

Specifications (XCO-6)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 29 ft 8 in (9.04 m)
  • Wingspan: 48 ft 0 in (14.63 m)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Liberty V-1410 V-12 water-cooled piston engine, 420 hp (310 kW)

    • Performance

    References

    Engineering Division XCO-6 Wikipedia
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