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O2U-1 Corsair
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O2U-1Corsair

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · United States · 1926
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O2U-1Corsair

O2U-1 Corsair
O2U-1 Corsair Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
15
Sensor Suite
10
Endurance
30
Range
25
Weapons Payload
5
Sonobuoy Capability
0
Search Coverage
15
Reliability
70
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1926–1936
Operators11 countries
Quantity158
Data Quality88%
20
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
21/30
Interwar Period
119/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
15
Sensor Suite
10
Endurance
30
Range
25
Weapons Payload
5
Sonobuoy Capability
0
Search Coverage
15
Reliability
70
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
O2U-1 Corsair
Production
1926–1936
Quantity
158
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
20
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base Airframebiplane
  • Mission TypeMaritime Patrol & ASW
  • Service Entry Year1926
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-1340-88 Wasp
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed200 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,000 m
  • Range1,000 km
  • Endurance4
  • On-Station Time3
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8 m
  • Wingspan10.5 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight1,500 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built158
  • Operators10
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1941
  • Production Start1926
  • Production End1936
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1926Production started
  2. 1929Sale: Mexico (12 units)
  3. 1930First deployment: Central Plains War
  4. 1936Production ended
100
years in service
10
years in production
158
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 11 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
O2U-1 CorsairSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1929Mexico12——
1929Cuba14——
—Dominican Republic3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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