The Vought O2U Corsair is a 1920s biplane scout and observation aircraft. Developed by Vought Corporation, the O2U was ordered by the United States Navy in 1927. Powered by a 400 hp Pratt & Whitney R-
O2U-4 Corsair
An O2U floatplane flies over the Cavite Navy Yard, circa 1930. The seaplane tender Jason is docked at the yard, directly below the plane. Sangley Point is in the background.
Argentine Navy O2U Corsair
The only survivor of V-93S/SA Corsair fleet, displayed at the Royal Thai Air Force Museum
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in grea
Vought O2U Corsair
…covering. Many were seaplanes or amphibians. The O2U was the first of several Vought aircraft to bear the name Corsair. The Vought SBU Corsair of 1933, Vought F4U Corsair of 1938, and A-7 Corsair II of 1963 all also bore the name. Two prototypes were ordered in 1926 and tested by the Navy Trial Board before the first…
A restored F4U-4 Corsair in Korean War-era U.S. Marine Corps markings
The XF4U-1 prototype in 1940/41, showing its more forward cockpit location
2,000 hp (1,500 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8 in a Goodyear FG-1 Corsair
Landing gear on an F4U-4 Corsair.