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XS2U

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · United States · 1950
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XS2U

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
20
Sensor Suite
15
Endurance
40
Range
35
Weapons Payload
10
Sonobuoy Capability
5
Search Coverage
20
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerVought
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
24
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
22/23
Early Cold War
111/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
20
Sensor Suite
15
Endurance
40
Range
35
Weapons Payload
10
Sonobuoy Capability
5
Search Coverage
20
Reliability
60
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
XS2U
Prime contractor
Production
1950–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
22
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
24
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
◎General2MOD.2
  • Mission TypeAnti-submarine warfare
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine Typepiston
  • Number of Engines2
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)2MOD.2
◆Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built0
  • Operators0
▤Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1950
  • Operational StatusCanceled project
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1950Production started
76
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
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