Dayton-Wright FP.2

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FP.2

Dayton-Wright FP.2 c. 1922, Biscoatsing, Ontario
Type Forestry Patrol
Manufacturer Dayton-Wright
Maiden flight 1921
Primary user Canadian Forest Service
Number built 1

The Dayton-Wright FP.2 was a forestry patrol aircraft developed in the United States in the early 1920s for use by the Canadian Forest Service. It was a twin-engine two-bay biplane with equal-span, unstaggered wings that were designed to be interchangeable between top and bottom. The cabin was fully enclosed and seated four, with an extensively glazed nose. The empennage had triple fins, and the landing gear consisted of twin pontoons. Only a single example was built.

[edit] Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: One pilot
  • Capacity: 3 passengers
  • Length: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)
  • Wingspan: 51 ft 5 in (15.67 m)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Hall-Scott L-6 inline engine, 400 hp (298 kW) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
  • Range: 325 miles (523 km)


[edit] References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 305. 
  • aerofiles.com


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