VOUGHT OS2U KINGFISHER, USN BU AERO, GENERAL ELECTRIC MKV 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.

With its highly detailed 1/72 or super detailed 1/48 scale model of the Vought OS2U Kingfisher float plane mounted above on its magnetic arm and its detailed laminated Fact Sheet, this Recovery Curios Original Vintage Aircraft Instrument Collectable would make an unforgettable and highly prized gift for any aviation enthusiast. 

Mounted in its 100 yr old Mango Wood Display Stand with engraved plaque and highly detailed custom built 1/72 or larger 1/48 scale OS2U Kingfisher model atop its magnetic arm, this would really make a fantastic one-of-a-kind gift for that special aviation enthusiast in your life. 

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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