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F4U-4 Corsair N51, John Glenn, VMF-155, China 1945 

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F4U-4 Corsair N51, John Glenn, VMF-155, China 1945
Scale:
1:48
Length:
8.25"
Width:
10"
Composition:
Diecast
SKU:
HM-HA8227
Period:
World War II


Historical Note:

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The engine was so massive and produced so much energy that a Hamilton Standard 13 feet 4 inch propeller, the largest of WWII, was required. The F4U was the first American fighter aircraft to exceed 400 MPH. The Corsair was referred to by the Japanese as “Whistling Death” and became a legend in its own time. This aircraft was one of the most distinctive designs with it bent wings making it an icon.

Specifications for Corsair F4U-4 Production - 1944 to 1947

  • Number produced – 2,050
  • During production life time the F4U-4 saw new 4-blade propeller, chin scoop, flat bullet-proof windscreen, canopy revisions, an armored seat and improved instrument panel.
  • Crew: 1

Dimensions

  • Length – 33 ft 2.8 in
  • Wingspan – 40 ft 11.7 in
  • Height – 14 ft 9 in Weights
  • Empty – 9,343 lb
  • Maximum – 14,532 lb

Performance

  • Power Plant - 1 X 2,350 hp P&W R-2800-18W
  • Climb Rate – 4,770 ft/min @ Sea Level
  • Service Ceiling – 38, 400 ft
  • Range – 1,005 miles @ 214 mph @ 15,000 ft.
  • Maximum Speed – 425 mph

Armament

  • 6 X .50 machine guns, 3 per wing
  • Up to 2,000 lbs. of bombs under fuselage
  • 8 X 5 in rockets under wings

Info:    F4U-4 Corsair N51, John Glenn, VMF-155, China 1945


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Whistling Death - Vought F4U-4 Corsair (12:53)
Subscribe to Dark Skies: https://bit.ly/dark5skies The Vought F4U-4 Corsair is one of the most iconic aircraft in history. It remained in production for 11 years, longer than any other American fighter. It was also the last piston-engined fighter in production for American forces. After entering combat in 1943, the F4U gave Allied pilots a winning advantage against their enemies. Renowned for its speed, ruggedness, and firepower, the Corsair excelled as both a fighter and an attack aircraft during the latter half of World War 2, with an 11:1 kill ratio. But its most iconic feature is the peculiar sound it made when at high speed, which earned it the nickname "Whistling Death." - As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Skies sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Skies is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. -
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