| Vought Kingfisher | |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | |
 Box art by Unknown | |
| Key Information | |
| Kit name | Vought Kingfisher |
| Ref. number | 02021 |
| Price | £7.49 |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Dimensions (mm) | L127 x W152 |
| Skill level |  |
| Parts | 65 |
| Transfer sheets | 1 |
Conceived as a catapult launched observation floatplane, the Vought Kingfisher was a compact single engine monoplane, with one large single float and two smaller floats under-wing to act as stabilisers. Operated in the scout and air sea rescue role, the Kingfisher proved to be a vital and excellent tool in locating and rescuing downed airmen and marooned sailors from the inhospitable waters of the Pacific Ocean.
The Kingfisher was the US Navy's first catapult-launched monoplane observation floatplane aircraft. It came in both float and land-based configurations, and served as observer, anti-submarine, and rescue aircraft. A total of 1,519 Kingfisher were built.