Vought

Chance Vought F4U Corsair

Fighter bomber

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  • First flight1940
  • Introduction28 December 1942
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built12,571
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
One
Length
33 ft 8 in
Wingspan
41 ft
Height
14 ft 9 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
717 km/h (446 mph, 385 kn)
Range
1,005 mi
Service ceiling
41,500 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W radial engine (2,380 hp / kW / shp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 6 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns 375-400 rounds per gun; Bombs: 4000 lb; Rockets: 8 × 5 in (12.7 cm) high velocity aircraft rockets and/or
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