Variants
- XSB2U-1
- Single prototype, powered by a 750hp R-1535-78 engine.
- SB2U-1
- Initial production version powered by a 825hp R-1535-96 engine, 54 built.
- SB2U-2
- Same as SB2U-1 but with minor equipment changed, 58 built.
- XSB2U-3
- Single prototype of the extended-range version with twin floats, converted from the SB2U-1.
- SB2U-3
- Similar to the SB2U-2 but fitted with a 825hp R-1535-102 engine, crew armour and two 0.5in guns, 57 built
- V-156F-3
- Export version for the French Navy, 40 built.
- V-156B-1
- Export version similar to the SB2U-3 and powered by a 750hp R-1535-SB4-G engine for the British Royal Navy. Designated Chesapeake Mk.I; 50 built.
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