The Vought F4U Corsair
The Chance Vought F4U series of fighters, named the Corsair, was one of the "greats" of air fighting in the Second World War. Fast, rugged and packing a great punch with its six machine guns and considerable bomb load, the Corsair was at first rejected by the US Navy as a carrier borne fighter as a result of its high landing speed. After its success with the US Marines and carrier use by the Royal Navy, the Corsair was accepted by the US Navy. The squadron flew the F4U-1, F4U-1A and the F4U-1D from 1943-1945. From 1946 to 1952, as a reserve squadron - the F4U-4.
Basic Stats:
Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8 radial, 2,000 hp
Armament: Size .5 inch machine guns and 1,000 pounds of ordnance
Maximum speed: 417 mph at 19,000 feet
Climb: 2,890 feet per minute
Ceiling: 36,900 feet
Range: 1,015 miles
Weights empty/loaded: 8,982/12,039 pounds
Span: 41 feet
Length: 33 feet 4 inches
