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Aviation History
1944
1944 - 0968.PDF
FLIGHT Studies in Recognition Aircraft in I DESIGNED from the outset as an advanced trainer for the U.S.A.A.F., the Curtiss AT-o Jeep is of all-metal construc tion and reproduces to a marked degree the characteristics of bigger twin-engined combat types. Powered by a pair of 225 h.p. Lycoming radial engines, its top speed is 200 m.p.h. Its landing speed has purposely been kept high at no m.p.h. It is normally a side-by-side two-seater, but two extra seats can be added when required. A very comprehensive instru ment panel and an automatic pilot are provided. Small in overall dimensions for a twin-engined type, the Jeep can be recognised by its " teardrop " fuselage, whose small nose does not project quite as far as its c.s. airscrews. The low wings have dihedral from the roots and taper to semi circular tips, as does the tailplane. The large single fin and rudder is of low aspect-ratio. Dimensions: Span, 40ft. 4m.; length, 31ft. 8in.; height, 9ft. ioin.; wing area, 152 sq. it. •ggnaHU Curtiss AT-9 Jeep advanced trainer. Beech AT-10 Wichita advanced trainer. SIMILAR in purpose and general lay-out to the Curtiss Jeep, the Beech AT-10 Wichita differs from it in being of wooden construction instead of all-metal. By means of much sub contracting, great numbers have been produced for the U.S.A.A.F., and it was the first wooden advanced trainer to be accepted by them. Two 275 h.p. Lycoming radial engines provide the power, and the top speed is about 190 m.p.h. Very similar to the Bobcat (or Crane) in side and front views, it can readily be distinguished in plan view by the sharply tapering wings and more angular tailplane. The narrower fuselage, straight top line and pronounced rake tft the front screen of the two-seater cabin also help one to telf it from the Cessna product. The large single fin and rudder is unusual on Beechcraft, previous types all having twin tails. Approximate dimensions: Span, 44ft.; length, 32ft. 5m.; height, lift. 3in.; wing area, 237 sq. ft.
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