Tthe Vought F4U 해적 제2차 세계대전과 한국전쟁에서 주로 서비스를 본 미국 전투기입니다. 1940년 미 해군에 첫 시제품 납품부터 1953년 프랑스에 최종 납품까지, 12,571대의 F4U 해적이 16개의 개별 모델로 제작되었으며, 미국 역사상 가장 긴 피스톤 엔진 전투기(1942-53)를 생산했습니다.
The Vought F4U Corsair was a carrier-based fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. It was designed by Rex Beisel and first flew in 1940. It had a distinctive inverted gull wing shape that allowed it to accommodate a large propeller and a powerful engine. The Corsair was one of the fastest and most maneuverable fighters of its time, capable of reaching speeds of over 400 mph and performing tight turns and rolls. It was also well-armed with six 0.50-inch machine guns and could carry rockets, bombs, or drop tanks under its wings. The Corsair earned the respect of both its pilots and its enemies, who nicknamed it “Whistling Death” for its distinctive engine sound. The Corsair was used extensively by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and British Royal Navy in the Pacific theater, where it proved to be an effective fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft. It also served with other Allied air forces in Europe, North Africa, and China. The Corsair was produced in several variants, with more than 12,000 units built by the end of the war. It remained in service until the late 1950s, when it was replaced by jet fighters. The Corsair is widely regarded as one of the best and most iconic aircraft of World War II.
