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THE PLANES - CHANCE VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR
The 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, however, the Corsair was accepted by the US Navy.
Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-2800, 2,000hp Armament: Six .5 inch machine guns plus
two 1,000 pound bombs or eight 5 inch rockets Maximum speed: 417 mph @ 19,900
feet
Rate of Climb: 2,890 feet per minute
Ceiling: 36,900 feet
Range: 1,015 miles normal
Weights empty/loaded: 8,982/14,000 pounds Span: 41 feet
Length: 33 feet, 4 inches
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