Chance Vought F4U Corsair
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The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Demand for the aircraft soon overwhelmedVought's manufacturing capability, resulting in production by Goodyear and Brewster:Goodyear-built Corsairs were designated FGand Brewster-built aircraft F3A. From the first prototype delivery to the U.S. Navy in 1940, to final delivery in 1953 to the French, 12,571 F4U Corsairs were manufactured by Vought,[1]in 16 separate models, in the longest production run of any piston-engined fighter in U.S. history (1942–53).[2][3][4] please enjoy and upvote.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 35.0ft (10.7m)
- Length 27.6ft (8.4m)
- Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 3,340lbs (1,515kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,263lbs (3,748kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.242
- Wing Loading 22.3lbs/ft2 (108.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 370.7ft2 (34.4m2)
- Drag Points 3991
Parts
- Number of Parts 50
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 242
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