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F4U-1 "Birdcage" Corsair

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(From Wikipedia)
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A. Read More...

This is actually the first wartime iteration of the famous Corsair fighter. Its nicknamed "Birdcage" for the distinctive birdcage canopy it uses, rather than the bubble canopy used by its more recognizable successor, the F4U-1A, and succeeding variants.

Photo used for livery

AG1-Canopy
AG2-Tail Hook
AG-3-Drop Tank
AG4-Activate Supercharger
AG5-Nav. Lights
AG6-Fold Wings

Specifications

Spotlights

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 33.5ft (10.2m)
  • Length 27.8ft (8.5m)
  • Height 12.7ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 7,204lbs (3,267kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,782lbs (3,983kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.255
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.227
  • Wing Loading 34.6lbs/ft2 (169.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 253.6ft2 (23.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3587

Parts

  • Number of Parts 164
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 799

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