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Vought O2U Corsair
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VoughtO2UCorsair

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · United States · 1926
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VoughtO2UCorsair

Vought O2U Corsair
Vought O2U Corsair Photo: U.S. Navy Photo; The original uploader was Colputt at English Wikipedia., 2007-07-02 (original upload date) · 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
10
Sensor Suite
5
Endurance
30
Range
35
Weapons Payload
5
Sonobuoy Capability
0
Search Coverage
15
Reliability
70
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1926–1936
Operators16 countries
Quantity580
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
10
Sensor Suite
5
Endurance
30
Range
35
Weapons Payload
5
Sonobuoy Capability
0
Search Coverage
15
Reliability
70
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Vought O2U Corsair
Production
1926–1936
Quantity
580
Operators
Conflicts
💰 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 Typescout and observation
  • Service Entry Year1926
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew1
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney R-1690-42 Hornet
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed217 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,669.28 m
  • Range1,094.532 km
  • Endurance5
◇Mission Systems9MOD.9
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.23 m
  • Wingspan10.973 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight2,161.404 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built580
  • Operators12
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1941
  • Production Start1926
  • Production End1936
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1926Production started
  2. 1929Sale: Mexico (12 units)
  3. 1930First deployment: Central Plains War
  4. 1936Production ended
  5. 1937Sale: Mexico (10 units)
100
years in service
10
years in production
580
units produced
11
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
VOUGHT O2U CORSAIR · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Vought O2U CorsairSALES13records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1937Mexico10——
1929Mexico12——
1929Cuba14——
1929Japan1——
—Argentina———
—Peru———
—Germany———
—Brazil36——
—Brazil———
—Brazil15——
—Mexico31——
—Thailand70——
—Dominican Republic3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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