VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER, USN BU AERO, GENERAL ELECTRIC MKV RPM GAUGE

VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER, USN BU AERO, GENERAL ELECTRIC MKV RPM GAUGE
VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER, USN BU AERO, GENERAL ELECTRIC MKV RPM GAUGE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER, USN BU AERO, GENERAL ELECTRIC MKV RPM GAUGE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER, USN BU AERO, GENERAL ELECTRIC MKV RPM GAUGE VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER, USN BU AERO, GENERAL ELECTRIC MKV RPM GAUGE
$820.00
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In Stock SKU: 2435

BU Aero USN Mk V, Vought OS2U Kingfisher, RPM gauge

Powered by a single, Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN2 Wasp Junior 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, at just 450 hp the Kingfisher was by no means a fast aircraft but it's relatively light weight yet robust airframe and reinforced mid-shoulder wings made it extremely versatile and able to handle a wide variety of sea and air conditions.

The Kingfisher's RPM in 100’s is indicated on the outer scale, whilst RPM in 1000’s is indicated in the inner window at 9 o'clock. As the engine speed increased, the large pointer rotated clockwise.

Passing the 12 o'clock position, the numbers in the small window would rotate and indicate the RPM in 1000's. This is a ‘sensitive’ tachometer in that it provides more precise resolution of the engine speed vs earler versions with a single pointer and an additional internal speed ring for the full RPM range.

With a service tag dated 3/8/47 this generation of of tachometers went onto to be installed in the carrier-launched USN Douglas Skyraider which eventually replaced the Helldiver in the postwar years immediately follwing the end of hostilities.

This Vought OS2U Kingfisher comes with the standard detailed, but smaller 1/72 scale. Click on the 'Model Upgrade' option at the top of this page for the larger, super detailed 1/48 scale, or choose the 1/32 Ultra Detailed option. 

 

 

 

 

This Vought OS2U Kingfisher Instrument comes complete with detailed Scale Model, Mango Wood Stand & Plaque plus Printed Fact Sheet featuring photo of instrument in aircraft cockpit.

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Your BU Aero USN Mk V, Vought OS2U Kingfisher, RPM gauge, Original Recovery Curios Warbird Collectable includes:

  • Original Warbird Collectable
  • Highly detailed, hand-built and airbrushed 1/72 plastic scale model of the aircraft.*
  • Hand-crafted and beautifully finished 100yr, Far North Queensland Mango Wood display stand
  • Detailed, 2-sided, printed and laminated Instrument Fact Sheet detailing aircraft and instrument
  • Removable Magnetic Display Arm

* Upgrade to the more highly detailed 1/48 scale for just $98 or the Ultra Detailed 1/32 scale for just $150

Upon order placement you will receive an email asking for your preferred configuration.

Your complete Recovery Curios Original Instrument Collectable is securely packed and delivery normally takes between 6 - 8 weeks approx.

Did you fly, crew or maintain a Vought OS2U Kingfisher or have a friend, colleague or family member who did? Check out our PERSONALISED ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTABLE OPTION here.