Another Mock-Up the XOS2U-1 Kingfisher this time

     Here are some May and June 1937 images of the Vought Sikorsky XOS2U-1 Kingfisher mock-up. The design shows the curved glass at the front of the gunner/radio operators compartment. The tail surfaces show the Vindicator heritage in shape along with that of the near future XF4U-1 Corsair.

XOS2U-1 Mock-up in seaplane configuration a 3/4 right front view.

                               XOS2U-1 Mock-up in seaplane configuration a 3/4 right front view.

                               XOS2U-1 Mock-up in seaplane configuration a 3/4 right rear view.

                               XOS2U-1 Mock-up in seaplane configuration a 3/4 right front view.

                         XOS2U-1 Mock-up flexible gun installation.

                               
    XOS2U-1 Mock-up of flexible gun in action. Long sleeves and a tie for the well dressed gunner!

                               

                                         XOS2U-1 Mock-up showing gun range of motion

                               XOS2U-1 Mock-up showing flexible gun installation range of fire.

Photos from NARA Record Group 72 AC Box 45H