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OS2U Vought Kingfisher

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AMERICAN COMBAT

AIRCRAFT OF WORLD

WAR II

OS2U Vought Kingfisher

The OS2U was the most widely used navyfloat plane of World War II. This aircraft was used widely from battleships and cruisers.

OS2U Kingfisher

Manufacturer: Vought

Engines: Pratt & Whitney- R 985 450 HP

Speed: 170MPH

Length: 33.8ft

Range: 745mi

Wingspan: 35.9ft

Ceiling: 16,000ft