[1] Prototypes of the Curtiss CT, Stout ST, Fokker FT and Blackburn Swift F were evaluated at the Anacostia Naval Yard.

[2] William Bushnell Stout approached the Navy with his all-metal torpedo bomber design.

Navy officials visited the facility frequently to inspect the new metal-forming and construction methods.

In addition, the internally supported cantilever wing developed for the Stout Batwing was employed.

The aircraft was test flown successfully, however, the airplane showed signs of inadequate longitudinal stability.