Sikorsky XP2S
Sikorsky Aircraft · United States · first flew 1932 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Sikorsky XP2S was an American biplane patrol flying boat developed for the United States Navy during the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.46 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat
- Two Pratt & Whitney R-1340 radial engines in a push-pull arrangement
- Open gun positions in the bow and rear cockpit
It is a biplane flying boat with two 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engines mounted in push-pull fashion.
Specifications
- The Sikorsky XP2S has a length of 13.46 m (44 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.07 m (56 ft).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew in June 1932. The Navy serial was A8642.
Variants
Only one XP2S-1 was built, so the type was never developed further.
Where you'll see it
It was built for the United States Navy, with a crew of three. It carried a flexibly mounted .30 in machine gun in the bow and another in the rear cockpit, and up to 1,000 lb of bombs.
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