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F4U Corsair

2,838 corey1324  8.9 years ago

The Vought F4U Corsair was the first American naval fighter to ecceed 400 MPH. It was nicknamed the "whistling death" by the Japanese for shooting down over 2100 japanese aircraft, and the only land aircraft to do so. To operate, turn throttle to 100% and pull up around 180 MPH, and climb to around 300 ft. Detacher 1 for torpedo.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
  • Length 34.3ft (10.5m)
  • Height 14.1ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 54lbs (24kg)
  • Loaded Weight 218lbs (99kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.77
  • Wing Loading 0.5lbs/ft2 (2.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 481.4ft2 (44.7m2)
  • Drag Points 4217

Parts

  • Number of Parts 72
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 273
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    2,838 corey1324
    @WalrusAircraft thanks you!!!
    8.9 years ago
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    Corey, this is one of the nicest planes you've built. I'm happy to see this. I'm afraid I can't fly it now, but on looks alone you get my blessing.
    8.9 years ago
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    2,838 corey1324
    PS- thanks @WalrusAircraft for the various nosecones and the propeller. @Scriefers thanks for the torpedo.
    8.9 years ago