UNITED STATES MILITARY AIRCRAFT by Jos Heyman

Navy

Q Last updated: 1 February 2015

Q = Bristol (1941-1943)

LRQ Bristol Specifications: span: 71', 21.64 m length: 43'5", 13.23 m max. speed: 180 mph, 290 km/h

(Source: US Navy)

A design for a 12 seat amphibious glider, four XLRQ-1s were ordered on 15 December 1941 of which only the first two were completed with serials 11651/11652 along with a static test airframe. The aircraft were intended to be used by the US Marine Corps for the ‘island hopping’ in the Pacific. However, the proposed use proved impractical, leading towards cancellation of the programme. The cancelled aircraft were serialled 11653/11654. The static test airframe was actually used for the first flight on 3 January 1943 whilst the first XLRQ-1 flew pn 6 August 1943. Although ultimate production was estimated at 12,000 only 100 production LRQ-1s were ordered with serials 33715/33814 but these were eventually cancelled on 27 September 143 although tests continued until 5 December 1943. The order was originally placed with Aeromold Corp., which became Greenport Aeronautical Corp. before becoming Bristol Corp.

Q = Fairchild (1928-1962)

JQ Fairchild FC.2 Specifications: span: 44', 13.41 m length: 31', 9.45 m engines: 1 Wright J-5 max. speed: 122 mph, 196 km/h

(Source: Fairchld)

The Fairchild FC.2 was a four passenger light transport. In 1928 one was ordered for evaluation as XJQ-1 and with serial A7978. It was later fitted with a Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine and redesignated as XJQ-2, whilst yet later, it was redesignated as XRQ-2. Refer also to C-96, RQ

J2Q Fairchild 71 Specifications: span: 58'. 17.68 m length: 33’, 10.06 m engines: 1 Pratt & Whitney R-1340-A max. speed: 138 mph, 222 km/h

(Source: US Navy)

A six seater aircraft, one was ordered by the US Navy as XJ2Q-1 and with serial A8486. In 1929 it was redesignated as XR2Q-1. Refer also to C-8, R-1, R2Q

NQ Fairchild M-92 Specifications: span: 41'5, 12.62 m length: 27'11", 8.51 m engines: 1 Lycoming R-680-10 max. speed: 170 mph, 274 km/h

(Source: US Navy)

Two examples of the XNQ-1 tandem two seat trainer were ordered with serials 75725/75726, of which the second was tested by the USAF as YT-31. Refer also to T-31

RQ Fairchild FC.2 Specifications: span: 44', 13.41 m length: 31', 9.45 m engines: 1 Pratt & Whitney R-985 max. speed: 122 mph, 196 km/h The XJQ-2 was redesignated as XRQ-2. It had serial A7978. Refer also to C-96, JQ

R2Q Fairchild 71 Specifications: span: 58'. 17.68 m length: 33’, 10.06 m engines: 1 Pratt & Whitney R-1340-A max. speed: 138 mph, 222 km/h In 1929 the XJ2Q-1 was redesignated as XR2Q-1. The serial was A8486. Refer also to C-8, R-1, J2Q

R3Q The R3Q designation was not assigned in the Fairchild series because of the Stinson R3Q Reliant.

R4Q Fairchild 110 Flying Boxcar Specifications: span: 109'4", 33.32 m length: 84'6, 25.76 m engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney R-4360-20 max. speed: 250 mph, 402 km/h

(Source: Aubry Gratton, via 1000aircraftphotos.com photo #8131)

A US Navy version of the Fairchild C-119, 39 R4Q-1s were procured which were identical to the C-119Bs and C-119Cs. The serials were 124324/124331, 126574/126582 and 128723/128744. Aircraft with serials 124332/124333 were cancelled. The R4Q-2 was equivalent to the C-119F and were fitted with 2 Wright R-3350-36W engines. 58 were procured with serials 131662/131719 and those remaining in service on 18 September 1962 were redesignated as C-119F. Refer also to C-119

Q = Stinson (1934-1936)

GQ Stinson Reliant SR10 Specifications: span: 41'11", 12.78 m length: 27'10", 8.48 m engines: 1 Lycoming R-680 max. speed: 158 mph, 254 km/h Two models SR10 (sub model not known) were impressed by the US Navy as GQ-1 with serials 09798/09799. It is understood that in addition the US Navy used four Stinson Reliants impressed from Pan American with serials 99085/99088 and without a designation. Another Stinson Reliant had serial 99129 before being transferred to the RAAF. Refer also to AT-19, C-81, L-12, RQ, R3Q

RQ Stinson Reliant SR5A Specifications: span: 43'4", 13.21 m length: 27', 8.23 m engines: 1 Lycoming R-680-6 max. speed: 138 mph, 222 km/h

(Source: J McKillop, via 1000aircraftphotos.com photo #8560)

In 1935 the USCG acquired a single RQ-1 with serial 381 (later V149). The aircraft was subsequently redesignated as XR3Q-1. Refer also to AT-19, C-81, L-12, GQ, R3Q

R2Q The R2Q Designation was not assigned in the Stinson series because of the Fairchild R2Q.

R3Q Stinson SR5A Reliant Specifications: span: 43'4", 13.21 m length: 27', 8.23 m engines: 1 Lycoming R-680-6 max. speed: 138 mph, 222 km/h

(Source: William T. Larkins)

The Coast Guard’s RQ-1 was redesignated as XR3Q-1, whereas an additional aircraft was procured for the US Navy. The serials were V149 and 9718. They were later redesignated as R3Q-1. Refer also to AT-19, C-81, L-12, GQ, RQ