Vought F4U Corsair
The Vought F4U Corsair was an American fighter-bomber aircraft used primarily during World War II and the Korean War.
Vought F4U Corsair- WW2 American Aircraft & Warplanes, Info

Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: United States
Type: Fighter Aircraft, Bomber Aircraft
Manufacturer: Vought

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Vought F4U Corsair Aircraft Overview

The Vought F4U Corsair was a carrier-based fighter aircraft that was designed and produced by Vought Aircraft Industries during World War II. It was one of the most iconic and recognizable fighter aircraft of the war, known for its distinctive gull-wing design.

The F4U Corsair was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine, which could generate up to 2,000 hp. The aircraft had a top speed of around 400 mph (644 km/h) and a range of up to 1,015 miles (1,633 km). Its armament consisted of six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) machine guns mounted in the wings.

The F4U Corsair was first deployed in 1942 and saw extensive service in the Pacific Theater of Operations, where it became known for its ability to outmaneuver and outgun its Japanese counterparts. It was also used as a ground-attack aircraft, equipped with bombs and rockets to attack enemy targets on the ground.

After the war, the F4U Corsair continued to serve with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, as well as with the air forces of other countries, including the United Kingdom and France. It was eventually retired from military service in the 1960s, but it remains a popular aircraft among aviation enthusiasts and is still flown in air shows today.

Vought F4U-4 Corsair Specifications

  • Crew: One
  • Length: 33 ft 8 in (10.26 m)
  • Wingspan: 41 ft 0 in (12.50 m)
  • Height: 14 ft 9 in (4.50 m)
  • Wing area: 314 sq ft (29.17 m2)
  • Empty weight: 9,205 lb (4,238 kg)
  • Gross weight: 14,670 lb (6,654 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 14,533 lb (6,592 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W radial engine, 2,380 hp (1,770 kW)
  • Propellers: 4-bladed

Vought F4U-4 Corsair Performance

  • Maximum speed: 446 mph (717 km/h, 385 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 215 mph (346 km/h, 187 kn)
  • Stall speed: 89 mph (143 km/h, 77 kn)
  • Range: 1,005 mi (1,617 km, 873 nmi)
  • Combat range: 328 mi (528 km, 285 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 41,500 ft (12,600 m)
  • Rate of climb: 4,360 ft/min (22.1 m/s)

Vought F4U-4 Corsair Armament

  • Guns:
    • 6 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns, 400 rounds per gun or
    • 4 × 0.79 in (20 mm) AN/M3 cannon, 231 rounds per gun
  • Rockets: 8 × 5 in (12.7 cm) high-velocity aircraft rockets and/or
  • Bombs: 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg)

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