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Curtiss O-52 Owl

Light Observation / Reconnaissance Aircraft

Curtiss O-52 Owl

Light Observation / Reconnaissance Aircraft

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Overview



Just over 200 examples of the O-52 Owl were built by the Curtiss-Wright company during the World War 2 period.
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ORIGIN: United States
YEAR: 1941
STATUS: Retired, Out-of-Service
MANUFACTURER(S): Curtiss-Wright - USA
PRODUCTION: 203
OPERATORS: Brazil; Soviet Union; United States
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Technical Specifications



Unless otherwise noted the presented statistics below pertain to the Curtiss O-52 Owl model. Common measurements, and their respective conversions, are shown when possible.
CREW: 2
POWER: 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-1340-51 "Wasp" 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine developing 600 horsepower and driving a three-bladed propeller unit at the nose.
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Armament



1 x 0.30 caliber Browning machine gun in fixed, forward-firing mounting.
1 x 0.30 caliber Browning machine gun on trainable mounting as rear cockpit.
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Variants / Models



• O-52 "Owl" - Base Series Designation.






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Our Data Modules allow for quick visual reference when comparing a single entry against contemporary designs. Areas covered include general ratings, speed assessments, and relative ranges based on distances between major cities.

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Relative Maximum Speed
Hi: 300mph
Lo: 150mph
This entry's maximum listed speed (221mph).

Graph average of 225 miles-per-hour.
City-to-City Ranges
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Graph showcases the Curtiss O-52 Owl's operational range (on internal fuel) when compared to distances between major cities.
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Unit Production (203)
Comm. Market HI*: 44,000 units
Military Market HI**: 36,183 units
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  * Commercial Market High belongs to Cessna 172.

  ** Military Market High belongs to Ilyushin Il-2.


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X-Plane/Development
A2A=Air-to-Air; UAV=Unmanned; CAS=Close Support; ASW=Anti-Submarine; AEW=Airborne Early Warning; MEDEVAC=Medical Evac; EW=Electronic Warfare; SAR=Search-Rescue
Commitments / Honors
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