The chance-vought f4u corsair was one of the most successful fighters of wwii. It was in production longer than any other us fighter in world war ii (1942-1952) with 12,571 built, some of which remained in service as late as 1965. The f4u-4 is a version 2. 01 addition to war birds. This corsair saw service in the final stages of the pacific war. The f4u-4 corsair used the pratt & whitney r2800-18w, later upgraded to the r2800-42w. This engine required more air, creating the need to re-design the nose with the distinctive chin intake. The exhaust system was also re-designed with exhaust outlets both above and below the wings. The other major change was a complete re-design of the cockpit, making it more ergonomic. This included a new cockpit floor, new consoles, re-designed instrument panel, and a simplified seat which consisted of a bucket-type base and a flat armored plate for a back rest. The f4u-4 first saw combat at the battle for okinawa in 1945. The f4u-4 also participated in combat in korea. It was the fastest, best dogfighter of the series. The corsair was definitely the longest-lived of the navy fighters of wwii, its last combat sortie being in 1971 with el salvador, and the f4u-4 was considered the ultimate' corsair. :
item no : 02222
item name : vought f4u-4 corsair
bar code : n/a
scale : 1:32
item type : static aircraft
model brief : length: 321mm wingspan: 390mm
total parts : 350pcs
metal parts : aileron & flap shaft
photo etched parts : hinges
film parts : instrument part
resin parts : n/a
total sprues : 10pcs + 3pcs rubber tires +cowling
paint schemes : f4u-4 white 13/buno 80879 of capt kenneth a walsh, vmf-222,okinawa, june 1945
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