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Vought O2U Corsair

Amphibious

ICAO aircraft code O2U

Manufacturer Vought

Country United States

The Vought O2U Corsair was a 1920s biplane scout and observation aircraft.

Specifications

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Vought O2U Corsair Specifications

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General

ICAO aircraft code

O2U

Manufacturer

Vought

Manufactured

1926 - 1929

Country

United States

Aircraft performance

Engine:

1x Pratt & Whitney R-1690-42 Hornet radial engine
other: Other

Power:

600 HP

Max Cruise Speed:

145 Kts
269 Km/h

Approach Speed (Vref):

43 Kts

Travel range:

591 Nm
1,095 Kilometers

Service Ceiling:

18,600 feet

Rate of Climb:

2100 feet / minute
10.67meter / second

Weight & dimensions

Max Take Off Weight:

2,161 Kg
4,764 lbs

Max Payload:

227 Kg
500 lbs

Fuel Tank Capacity:

90 gallon
341 liter

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About the Vought O2U Corsair

The Vought O2U Corsair was a 1920s biplane scout and observation aircraft. Made by Vought Corporation, the O2U was ordered by the United States Navy (USN) in 1927. Powered by a 400hp (298kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp engine, it incorporated a steel-tube fuselage structure and a wood wing structure with fabric covering. Many were seaplanes or amphibians.