Stearman XOSS

The Stearman XOSS was an American biplane observation floatplane developed by Stearman Aircraft for the United States Navy during the late 1930s. Intended to replace the Curtiss SOC Seagull in service aboard battleships it proved inferior to the Vought OS2U Kingfisher in a fly-off and did not enter production.

* Stearman XOSS - two-seat observation floatplane prototype (1938) * Sun Lake Aircraft - range of light amphibious aircraft * Thurston Teal - 1
Stearman XOSS-1 Pontoon (USN via Al Hahn) Stearman XOSS-1 Wheels (USN via John K Lewis) OSS (X85) 1938 = USN 2

Made by Stearman Aircraft.

The Stearman XOSS was an American biplane observation floatplane developed by Stearman Aircraft for the United States Navy during the late 1930s.3
that the Stearman XOSS observation biplane was equipped with full-span flaps on its upper wing, allowing its pilot better control at 4
Sole Example Of Type
Y
Eng 1 Type
Radial engine
Max Speed Mph
162
Lists
* List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)* List of seaplanes and amphibious aircraft
Military Serial
1052
Gross Weight Lb
4791
Airfoil
NACA 23012
Number Built
1
Max Speed Note
at
Retired
July 1941
Primary user
United States Navy
Crew
2
Manufacturer
Stearman Aircraft
Ceiling Ft
18500
First Flight
September 1938
Eng 1 Name
Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp
Height Ft
13
Span Ft
36
Construction Number
85000
Length Ft
34
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
* Curtiss SOC Seagull* Supermarine Walrus* Vought OS2U Kingfisher
Eng 1 Hp
600
Eng 1 Number
1
Length Note
on floats
Category
Seaplanes and flying boats
Stearman aircraft
United States military reconnaissance aircraft 1930-1939
Length In
6
Range Miles
832

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