Consolidated O-17 Courier

The Consolidated Model 2 Courier was an observation and training airplane used by the United States National Guard under the designation O-17.

insignia from the fuselage of a Consolidated O-17 Courier can still be seen today in the squadron commander’s office.1

Made by Consolidated Aircraft.

Consolidated O-17 Courier is the predecessor of the Consolidated PT-3.

painted insignia from the fuselage of a Consolidated O-17 Courier can still be seen today in the squadron commander’s office.2
More Users
Royal Canadian Air Force
Height Main
297.18
Height Alt
2.97 m
Length Alt
8.51 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
2723.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
550 miles
Max Speed Alt
190.0
Type Of Prop
radial
Crew
Two
Max Speed Main
118 mph
Cruise Speed Main
100 mph
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
1235.0
Ceiling Main
12000
Number Built
35
Successor
Consolidated PT-3
Armament
* 1 × .30 cal M1919 Browning machine gun
Cruise Speed Alt
161.0
Area Main
296.0
Primary user
National Guard of the United States
Span Alt
10.5 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
168.0
Engine(prop)
Wright R-790 Whirlwind
Manufacturer
Consolidated Aircraft
Number Of Props
1
First Flight
April 1927
Production End Year
1928
Climb Rate Main
865.0
Power Main
225 hp
Production Start Year
1928
Climb Rate Alt
15840.0
Variants With Their Own Articles
Consolidated PT-3
Length Main
850.9000000000001
Span Main
34
Area Alt
27.5 m2
Range Alt
885.0
Empty Weight Main
1881.0
Ceiling Alt
3660 m
Produced
1928
Empty Weight Alt
853.0
Category
Consolidated aircraft
United States military reconnaissance aircraft 1930-1939

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