- Vought O5U
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O5U Role Observation floatplane National origin United States Manufacturer Vought First flight 8 May 1934 Number built 1 The Vought O5U was a 1930s prototype American observation floatplane to meet a United States Navy requirement for a catapult launched scouting aircraft. The contract was won by Curtiss who went on to produce the SOC Seagull; only one O5U was built.[1]
Development
The United States Navy contracted three companies to produce prototypes to meet a requirement for a catapult launched biplane, with a central float and folding wings. Douglas produced the XO2D-1, Curtiss the XO3C-1 and Vought the XO5U-1.
The XO5U-1 (serial number 9399) was powered by a single Pratt & Whitney R-1340-12 piston engine[2] and first flew on the 8 May 1934.[1]
The contract was awarded to Curtiss and only one XO5U-1 was built, it crashed in May 1938.
Specifications (XO5U-1)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
- List of seaplanes and amphibious aircraft
References
Notes
- ^ a b Michael O'Leary (November 2002). "Heroic Seagull". Air Classics. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3901/is_200211/ai_n9150793/.
- ^ Andrade 1979, p. 205
Bibliography
- Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.
USN observation aircraft designations, pre-1962 Observation OB • O2B
EliasHuff-DalandOKMO • M2O
VikingPitcairnPennsylvania AircraftObservation Scout EdoXOSN • OS2N
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