North American O-47
Observation Aircraft
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)] |