F4U-4 Пима Корсар — WalkAround

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).