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

Mock-up of a Pirate (XF6U-1 that is!) Part III

     Final set of images of the XF6U-1 Pirate mock-up. The first image shows the catapult bridle hookup and hold back cable installation for aircraft carrier operations.

CV-18373 XF6U-1 Catapult Bridle and Back Cable Attachments

     Sight installation for bore sighting the cannons on the Pirate.

CV-18437 XF6U-1 Sights for aligning target with airplane

     Cannon installation and ammo boxes on the left side of the aircraft.

CV-18439 XF6U-1 Gun Installation LH Side

     Nice image of the canopy and windshield shapes.

CV-18442 XF6U-1 Cabin Side View

     Front view of the left hand main landing gear.

CV-18447 XF6U-1 Front View Of Landing Gear

     Inboard view of the left hand main landing gear.

CV-18448 XF6U-1 Landing Gear Side View Looking Outboard

     The first image shows the catapult bridle hookup and hold back cable installation for aircraft carrier operations.

CV-18455 XF6U-1 View Showing Antennas

     That concludes this series on the XF6U-1 mock-up. A future post will show the first prototype XF6U-1 to illustrate what the flight worthy aircraft actually looked like.