Vought XSO2U

The Vought XSO2U was an American observation floatplane developed by Vought-Sikorsky for the United States Navy during the late 1930s. Intended to replace the Curtiss SOC Seagull in service as a scout aboard cruisers it proved superior to the Curtiss SO3C in evaluation but failed to win a production contract due to Vought's lack of manufacturing capacity.

The Vought XSO2U was an American observation floatplane developed by Vought-Sikorsky for the United States Navy during the late 1930s.1
* Vought XSO2U - two-seat scout floatplane prototype (1939) * Wilson Global Explorer Vietnam - 2

Made by Sikorsky Aircraft.

It is the successor of the Vought OS2U Kingfisher .

that although the Vought XSO2U (pictured) was judged superior to the Curtiss XSO3C by the U.S.3
Empty Weight Lb
4016
Sole Example Of Type
Y
Predecessor
Vought OS2U Kingfisher
Eng 1 Type
Inline engine
First Flight
July 1939
Ceiling Ft
22200
Max Takeoff Weight Lb
5624
Crew
2
Developed From
Vought OS2U Kingfisher
Military Serial
1440
Bombs
Two light bombs or depth charges on underwing racks.
Number Built
1
Max Speed Note
at
Prop Blade Number
2
Retired
July 1944
Height In
11
Primary user
United States Navy
Manufacturer
Sikorsky Aircraft
Lists
* List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)* List of seaplanes and amphibious aircraft
Prop Name
Hamilton Standard constant-speed
Max Speed Mph
190
Eng 1 Name
Ranger V-770
Height Ft
15
Span Ft
38
Wing Area Sqft
300
Guns
2
Length Ft
36
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
* Curtiss SOC Seagull* Curtiss SO3C Seagull* Vought OS2U Kingfisher
Eng 1 Hp
450
Eng 1 Number
1
Span In
2
Length In
1
Category
Abandoned military aircraft projects of the United States
Seaplanes and flying boats
United States military reconnaissance aircraft 1930-1939
Vought aircraft

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