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.
Specifications
Crew
2
Length
36 ft 1 in (11.00 m)
Wingspan
38 ft 2 in (11.63 m)
Height
15 ft 11 in (4.85 m)
Wing area
300 sq ft (28 m2)
Empty weight
4,016 lb (1,822 kg)
Max take-off weight
5,624 lb (2,551 kg)
Fuel capacity
128 US gallons (480 l; 107 imp gal)
Powerplant
1 × Ranger XV-770 inline engine, 450 hp (340 kW)
Propellers
2-bladed Hamilton Standard constant-speed
Performance
Maximum speed
190 mph (310 km/h, 170 kn) at 9,000 feet (2,700 m)
Service ceiling
22,200 ft (6,800 m)
Armament
Guns
2 x M2 Browning machine guns, one fixed forwards-firing, one flexible rear-firing.
Bombs
Two light bombs or depth charges on under wing racks.
