Naval Aircraft Factory NO
The Naval Aircraft Factory NO was an American three-seat observation floatplane, designed by the Naval Aircraft Factory (NAF) for the United States Navy.[1] Powered by a 435 hp (324 kW) Curtiss D12 engine, three were built by the NAF with the designation NO, and a further three were built by Martin with the designation M2O.[1]
| Naval Aircraft Factory NO | |
|---|---|
| Role | Naval observation floatplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Naval Aircraft Factory Martin |
| Designer | Naval Aircraft Factory |
| First flight | 1924 |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 6 |
Variants
- NO-1
- Three-seat twin-float floatplane powered by a 435 hp (324 kW) Curtiss D12 engine. Three built by the Naval Aircraft Factory.[1]
- NO-2
- The last NO-1 was modified and redesignated NO-2.[1]
- M2O-1
- Designation of Martin-built NO-1, three built.[1]
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References
Notes
- Andrade 1979, p. 204
Bibliography
- Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0 904597 22 9.
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