Kitty Hawk 1/32 OS2U KingFisher Plastic Model Kit

The Vought OS2U Kingfisher (English: Kingfisher) is an American single-engine, all-metal reconnaissance seaplane of World War II construction. The prototype first flew in 1938, and production ran from 1940 to 1945. It was powered by a Pratt-Whitney R-985 engine of various versions, producing 450 hp. The OS2U was primarily a reconnaissance aircraft, based on large US Navy surface vessels, launched by catapult. It was also used for anti-submarine and rescue duties, but with limited success. Technical data: length: 10.31 m, wingspan: 10.95 m, height: 4.61 m, maximum speed: 264 km/h, maximum range: 1290 km, maximum ceiling 3900 m, armament: fixed - 2 Browning 1919 machine guns, cal. 7.62 mm, underwing - up to 295 kg of bombs.