Ryan YO-51 Dragonfly

The YO-51 Dragonfly was a United States prototype observation aircraft built for the US Army by Ryan Aeronautical. Typical for aircraft of its type it was a high-wing braced parasol wing monoplane with fixed tailwheel undercarriage a two-seat open cockpit and full-span slots and Fowler flaps for STOL capability.

Made by Ryan Aeronautical.

Eng 1 Type
Pratt & Whitney R-985-21 Wasp Junior radial
First Flight
1940
Cruise Speed Kmh
172
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States
Cruise Speed Mph
107
Eng 1 Kw
328
Gross Weight Lb
4206
Number Built
3
Crew
two
pilot and observer
Gross Weight Kg
1908
Span M
16
Primary user
United States Army Air Forces
Manufacturer
Ryan Aeronautical
Max Speed Mph
129
Max Speed Kmh
208
Span In
Span Ft
52
Met Or Eng
eng
Length Ft
35
Similar Aircraft
*Stinson YO-49*Bellanca YO-50
Eng 1 Hp
440
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
6
Length M
11
Category
Ryan aircraft
STOL
United States military reconnaissance aircraft 1940-1949

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