North American O-47
Observation Aircraft
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The North American O-47 is a single-engine two-seat observation aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer North American Aviation. The O-47 was developed by General Aviation a subsidiary of North American Aviation as the GA-15. North American's designation was NA-25.
During WWII most O-47 served as trainers and target tugs.
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Radial Engine | |
| Engine Model | Wright R-1820-57 Cyclone | |
| Engine Power | 790 kW | 1060 hp |
| max. Cruise Speed | 320 km/h | 173 kts 199 mph |
| Speed | 365 km/h | 197 kts 227 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 7.346 m | 24.100 ft |
| Range | 1.352 km | 730 NM 840 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 2.812 kg | 6.200 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 3.651 kg | 8.050 lbs |
| Wing Span | 14,12 m | 46 ft 4 in |
| Wing Area | 32,4 m² | 349 ft² |
| Length | 10,24 m | 33 ft 7 in |
| Height | 3,84 m | 12 ft 7 in |
| First Flight | 11/1935 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1936-1939 | |
| Total Production | 238 | |
| Data for (Version) | North American O-47B | |
| Variants | O-47A, O-47B | |
| [Photo-ID: 5467] © Karsten Palt 2012-01-11 | |
 | North American O-47B United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) Reg.: 39-112 c/n: 51-1025 |
| National Museum of the United States Air Force [Dayton, Ohio / USA (Wright-Patterson AFB)] | |