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The '''[[Vought]] FU''' was a [[biplane]] [[fighter aircraft]] of the [[United States Navy]] in service during the late 1920s.
The '''Vought FU''' was a [[biplane]] [[fighter aircraft]] of the [[United States Navy]] in service during the late 1920s.


==Design and development==
Pleased with the company's [[Vought VE-7|VE-7]], in 1926 the Navy gave Vought a $459,709 contract for convertible land/sea 20 fighters. Vought already had a two-seat observation plane, the UO-1, basically a VE with additional fuselage streamlining and a [[Wright J-3]] radial engine. This was made into a fighter simply by covering over the front cockpit of the observation plane, mounting machine guns in that area, and upgrading to a 220 hp [[Wright R-790 Whirlwind]] with a [[supercharger]]. With the help of the supercharger, the newly designated '''FU-1''' was able to reach a speed of 147 mph at 13,000 ft.
[[File:Vought_UO-1_Aero_Digest_June_1926.jpg|thumb|Vought UO-1 photo from Aero Digest June 1926]]
Pleased with the company's [[Vought VE-7|VE-7]], in 1926 the Navy gave [[Vought]] a $459,709 contract for 20 convertible land/sea fighters. Vought already had a two-seat observation plane, the '''UO-1''', basically a VE-7 with additional fuselage streamlining and a [[Wright J-3]] radial engine. This was made into a fighter simply by covering over the front cockpit of the observation plane, mounting machine guns in that area, and upgrading to a {{cvt|220|hp|kW}} [[Wright R-790 Whirlwind]] with a [[supercharger]]. With the help of the supercharger, the newly designated '''FU-1''' was able to reach a speed of {{cvt|147|mph|km/h}} at {{cvt|13,000|ft|m}}.


The FU-1s were delivered to [[VF-2B]] based in [[San Diego, California]]. With their float gear mounted, one was assigned to each of the [[battleship]]s of the [[United States Pacific Fleet|Pacific Fleet]], where they were launched from [[catapult]]s. They spent 8 months in this role, but as the squadron went to [[aircraft carrier]] operations, the further-aft cockpit proved to a visibility problem when maneuvering around a carrier deck. In response, the forward cockpit was re-opened, the result being designated '''FU-2'''.
The FU-1s were delivered to [[VF-2B]] based in [[San Diego, California]]. With their float gear mounted, one was assigned to each of the [[battleship]]s of the [[United States Pacific Fleet|Pacific Fleet]], where these [[observation seaplane]]s were launched from [[aircraft catapult|catapult]]s. They spent eight months in this role, but as the squadron went to [[aircraft carrier]] operations, the further-aft cockpit proved to have a visibility problem when maneuvering around a carrier deck. In response, the forward cockpit was re-opened, the resulting aircraft being designated '''FU-2'''.


By this time they were no longer state-of-the-art, and the two-seaters primarily served as trainers and utility aircraft.
By this time they were obsolescent, and the two-seaters served primarily as trainers and utility aircraft.


==Operators==
==Operators==
;{{PER}}
;{{PER}}
*[[Peruvian Air Force]] - Two aircraft.
* [[Peruvian Air Force]] - Two aircraft.
*[[Peruvian Navy]] - Two aircraft.
* [[Peruvian Navy]] - Two aircraft.
;{{USA}}
;{{USA}}
*[[United States Navy]]
* [[United States Navy]]


==Specifications (FU-1)==
==Specifications (FU-1)==
[[File:Vought_UO-1_3-view_Aero_Digest_July_1926.jpg|thumb|Vought UO-1 3-view drawing from Aero Digest July 1926]]
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|eng1 kw= 164
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|max speed mph= 122

|max speed kmh= 196
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|power alt= 164 kW
|range km= 660
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|max speed main= 106 knots
|wing loading kg/m2= 50.2
|max speed alt= 122 mph, 196 km/h
|power/mass=0.079 hp/lb (0.13 kW/kg)
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|more performance=*'''Climb to 5,000 ft (1,520 m):''' 5 minutes
|more performance=*'''Climb to 5,000 ft (1,520 m):''' 5 minutes
|guns= 2 x .30 in (7.62 mm) [[machine gun]]s

|guns= 2 x .30 in [[machine gun]]s

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==References==
==References==
{{Commons category|Vought FU}}
;Notes
===Notes===
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
;Bibliography
* Jones, Lloyd S. ''U.S. Naval Fighters''. Fallbrook CA: Aero Publishers, 1977, ISBN 0-8168-9254-7), pp. 53-54.
* Swanborough, Gordon and Bowers, Peter. ''United States Navy Aircraft since 1911''. London:Putnam, Second edition, 1976. ISBN 0-370-10054-9.


==External links==
===Bibliography===
* Jones, Lloyd S. ''U.S. Naval Fighters''. Fallbrook CA: Aero Publishers, 1977, {{ISBN|0-8168-9254-7}}, pp.&nbsp;53–54.
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* Swanborough, Gordon and Bowers, Peter. ''United States Navy Aircraft since 1911''. London:Putnam, Second edition, 1976. {{ISBN|0-370-10054-9}}.


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Latest revision as of 00:34, 15 November 2024

FU
FU-1 of VF-2 in 1928
General information
TypeFighter aircraft
National originUnited States of America
ManufacturerVought
StatusRetired from Military service
Primary userUnited States Navy
Number built20
History
Introduction date1927
Retired1929

The Vought FU was a biplane fighter aircraft of the United States Navy in service during the late 1920s.

Design and development

[edit]
Vought UO-1 photo from Aero Digest June 1926

Pleased with the company's VE-7, in 1926 the Navy gave Vought a $459,709 contract for 20 convertible land/sea fighters. Vought already had a two-seat observation plane, the UO-1, basically a VE-7 with additional fuselage streamlining and a Wright J-3 radial engine. This was made into a fighter simply by covering over the front cockpit of the observation plane, mounting machine guns in that area, and upgrading to a 220 hp (160 kW) Wright R-790 Whirlwind with a supercharger. With the help of the supercharger, the newly designated FU-1 was able to reach a speed of 147 mph (237 km/h) at 13,000 ft (4,000 m).

The FU-1s were delivered to VF-2B based in San Diego, California. With their float gear mounted, one was assigned to each of the battleships of the Pacific Fleet, where these observation seaplanes were launched from catapults. They spent eight months in this role, but as the squadron went to aircraft carrier operations, the further-aft cockpit proved to have a visibility problem when maneuvering around a carrier deck. In response, the forward cockpit was re-opened, the resulting aircraft being designated FU-2.

By this time they were obsolescent, and the two-seaters served primarily as trainers and utility aircraft.

Operators

[edit]
 Peru
 United States

Specifications (FU-1)

[edit]
Vought UO-1 3-view drawing from Aero Digest July 1926

Data from United States Navy Aircraft since 1911 [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Length: 28 ft 4.5 in (8.65 m)
  • Wingspan: 34 ft 4 in (10.47 m)
  • Height: 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
  • Wing area: 270 sq ft (25.1 m2)
  • Airfoil: Navy N-9
  • Empty weight: 2,074 lb (943 kg)
  • Gross weight: 2,774 lb (1,260 kg)
  • Powerplant: × Wright J-5 Whirlwind 9 cylinder air cooled radial engine, 220 hp (164 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 106 kn (122 mph, 196 km/h) at sea level
  • Range: 357 nmi (410 mi, 660 km)
  • Service ceiling: 26,500 ft (8,080 m)
  • Wing loading: 10.3 lb/sq ft (50.2 kg/m2)
  • Power/mass: 0.079 hp/lb (0.13 kW/kg)
  • Climb to 5,000 ft (1,520 m): 5 minutes

Armament

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vought FU.

Notes

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  1. ^ Swanborough and Bowers 1976, p.389.

Bibliography

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  • Jones, Lloyd S. U.S. Naval Fighters. Fallbrook CA: Aero Publishers, 1977, ISBN 0-8168-9254-7, pp. 53–54.
  • Swanborough, Gordon and Bowers, Peter. United States Navy Aircraft since 1911. London:Putnam, Second edition, 1976. ISBN 0-370-10054-9.
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