Curtiss O-52 Owl | |
|---|---|
| Land | Usa |
| Role | Verkenning |
| In gebruik | 1940 |
| Gebouwd | 203 |
De Curtiss O-52 “Owl” was an observation aircraft used by the United States Army Air Corps before and during World War II. Developed in 1939, the Curtiss O-52 was the last “heavy” observation aircraft developed for the US Army Air Corps. The concept of the two-seat observation aircraft, classed as the “O” series aircraft, dated to World War I, and in 1940, the Army Air Corps ordered 203 Curtiss O-52s for observation duties. By 1941, the O-52 was no match for modern combat conditions.
Bekeken : 2074
