Three-ship formation of OS2U-3s, armed with 100lb bombs, photographed in February 1943.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought OS2U Kingfisher - СШАUSA - 1938

A Coast Guard OS2U-3 Kingfisher low over the Pacific and armed with two 325lb depth charges - just in case.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought OS2U Kingfisher - СШАUSA - 1938

Detail view of an OS2U being serviced prior to a launch. The length of the crew ladder is noteworthy, as are the four sets of twin bracing wires helping to support the main float.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought OS2U Kingfisher - СШАUSA - 1938

FN656 was one of two OS2U-3 landplanes tested for service by the A&AEE prior to their entry into service with the Royal Navy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought OS2U Kingfisher - СШАUSA - 1938

This plan view of a OS2U-1 illustrates the full-span flaps (the ailerons could be lowered together with the inboard flaps) which gave the Kingfisher a low landing speed of 47kts.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought OS2U Kingfisher - СШАUSA - 1938

OS2U-2 на рулежке. Под крылом виден узел подвески бомб.
Early trials of the XOS2U-1 were carried out at Long Island Sound, the floatplane proving easy to handle and stable, if a little underpowered. This remained a criticism of the design throughout its life.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought OS2U Kingfisher - СШАUSA - 1938

This OS2U-1 (BuAer 1691) had the distinctive dark blue fuselage with silver wings and tailplane that denoted its use by an officer of flag rank or a civilian in the Navy Department. In the original documentation it was known as a ‘flagplane’.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought OS2U Kingfisher - СШАUSA - 1938

Three-view drawing of the Vought OS2U Kingfisher with an additional side view of the Vought XOS2U-1 (bottom).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought OS2U Kingfisher - СШАUSA - 1938