With its signature inverted gull wings and over-sized propeller, the powerful Corsair could hit 470 mph, pack a stinging punch and strike fear in the hearts of Japanese Zero fighter pilots. Developed by Chance Vought Aviation as the F4U Corsair, many a WWII U.S. carrier pilot considered Corsair the finest fighter in the Pacific.
| Type | Single-seat Night-fighter and Ground Attack Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Bureau Number | 88368 |
| NMNA ID | 2005.073.001 |
| Manufacturer | Goodyear |
| Powerplant | One 1715-kW (2300-hp) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-32W radial engine |
| Maximum speed | 756 km/h (470 mph) at 8169 m (26,800 ft) |
| Cruising speed | 365 km/h (227 mph) |
| Climb rate | 1152 m/min (3780 fpm) |
| Service ceiling | 12,619 m (41,400 ft) |
| Weights | Empty 4392 kg (9683 lb) Maximum take-‐off 6398 kg (14,105 lb) |
| Armament | Four 20-‐mm cannon, plus up to 907 kg (2000 lb) of bombs, rockets and external fuel |
| Dimensions | Span: 12.50 m (41 ft 1 in) Length: 10.21 m (33 ft 6 in) Height: 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in) Wing area: 29.17m2 (314 sq ft) |
