F4U-4 Pima Corsair | |
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| Pays | USA |
| Type | Fighter plane |
| Description | Album de 21 walk-around photos of the "F4U-4 Pima Corsair" |
Photo gallery on an F4U-4 Pima Corsair, The Vought Chance F4U Corsair est un avion militaire, fabriqué par les États-Unis, utilisé de la Seconde Guerre mondiale jusqu’en 1968. C’est l’un des appareils les plus connus de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, notamment grâce à la série télévisée Les Têtes brûlées. Il s’illustra essentiellement dans le Pacifique, servant à la fois au sein de l’US Navy et de l’US Marine Corps. Le Corsair was mainly deployed during the Pacific campaigns to fight the new enemy of the Imperial Japanese Army from 1943. Between April 7 and 30, 1945, the Corsair was deployed to 305 aircraft by the U.S. Navy for the Battle of Okinawa, with the support of 192 other Marine Corps Corsairs. Out of 600 missions, these units won 124 victories, making the Corsair a legendary aircraft and nicknamed "Sweetheart of Okinawa". In total, the aircraft had more than 2,140 victories, making it the second most credited aircraft in the Pacific, and only 189 aircraft were shot down in air combat.
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The F4U-4 was one of the most significant later variants of the Vought Corsair, a legendary US Navy and Marine carrier-based fighter. It featured a major engine upgrade, improving its speed and climb performance for the late stages of World War II and heavy use in the Korean War.
Key Characteristics of the F4U-4
- strong Engine Upgrade:strong The primary difference from earlier models (like the F4U-1) was the shift to the more powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W Double Wasp engine, producing 2,100 hp (up to 2,450 hp with water injection).
- strong Speed and Climb:strong This gave the F4U-4 a top speed of up to 446 mph and an impressive initial climb rate of 3,870 ft/min.
- strong Role:strong The -4 model excelled as both a high-altitude fighter and a tough ground attack aircraft (fighter-bomber), utilizing its heavy payload capacity.
- strong Armament:strong The F4U-4 could be fitted with six .50 caliber machine guns or four 20mm cannons, along with up to 4,000 lbs of bombs or eight 5-inch rockets (HVARs).
- strong Distinctive Feature:strong Externally, the F4U-4 typically featured an air intake scoop at the bottom of the engine cowling, differentiating it from the earlier models.
Pima Air & Space Museum Exhibit
The Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona, often features an F4U-4 Corsair among its collections, representing its crucial role in US military aviation.
- The F4U-4 on display (Bureau Number 97142) is typically on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
- It represents the aircraft that was the backbone of Marine close air support during the Korean War (1950–1953).
F4U-4 Corsair Specifications Summary
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| strong Powerplantstrong | Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W (2,100–2,450 hp) |
| strong Wingspanstrong | 40.90 ft (12.47 m) |
| strong Lengthstrong | 33.67 ft (10.26 m) |
| strong Max Speedstrong | 446 mph (718 km/h) at sea level |
| strong Service Ceilingstrong | 41,500 ft (12,650 m) |
| strong Armament (Typical)strong | 6 x .50 cal MGs OR 4 x 20mm cannons |
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