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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | [[ | + | The [[SB2U-2]] was developed in the early 1930s and was sold to the French as the '''V-156-F''' in February 1939. Some minor changes were made during reassembly in France, including French radios and 7.5 mm machine guns, and the installation of dive brakes which had originally been rejected during American testing. These aircraft were deployed on the French aircraft carrier Béarn; however, at the outbreak of the war, the carrier was deemed too slow for service, and both squadrons of V-156-F aircraft were transferred to land-based duty. The V-156-F was used continually until the French Armistice. |
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| − | + | Introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]], the V-156-F is a fairly slow but sturdy aircraft. Built as a dive-bomber, it excels at diving down above a target to release its bombs. The V-156-F is one of the few early aircraft in War Thunder which features dive brakes (key-bound to 'H' by default) to aid in slowing down during a dive, thereby helping prevent the ripping off of the wings in RB and SB. The V-156-F differs from its American siblings (SB2U-2/-3) in that it has additional air brakes mounted on the upper and lower surfaces of the wings which extend 90 degrees to the wing when utilized. Wing-mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets in addition to its rather small payload (up to 200 kg total). The rear-facing dorsal gunner helps to ward off enemy attackers, however it is not a game changer for this aircraft. | |
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| + | == General info == | ||
| + | === Flight performance === | ||
| + | {{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | ||
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| − | + | Similar to its American and British counterparts, the V-156-F suffers from rather abysmal flight characteristics. It has a mediocre top speed of ~300 km/h at sea level stock, and slightly higher once spaded. However, the aircraft's main performance problem is its lack of engine power. The poor engine power output results in a terrible climb rate and almost-nonexistent acceleration. This means that the plane is realistically limited to terrain-hugging bombing runs as the plane will take half the match to climb to bombing altitude. As well, the engine overheats quite quickly when applying WEP meaning that the maximum throttle setting should not be used too often. | |
| − | + | The aircraft's manoeuvring characteristics are also lacking, but have a few quirks. The plane has a poor turn rate at low speeds (<250 km/h) but can turn very quickly when travelling at higher speeds - in fact, it may be able to out-turn some fighters when entering the turn at 300-350 km/h. However, it cannot continuously turn at that rate, as its poor energy retention results in it bleeding speed quite quickly. The plane's flight controls are quite responsive, but will suffer from significant buffeting and lock-up past 550 km/h. | |
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| − | + | | 343 || 328 || rowspan="2" |{{Specs|ceiling}}|| 23.2 || 24.5 || 4.5 || 4.5 || rowspan="2" | 300 | |
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| + | | 380 || 360 || 20.9 || 22.0 || 8.2 || 6.2 | ||
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| − | ====Details==== | + | ==== Details ==== |
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! colspan="5" | Features | ! colspan="5" | Features | ||
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| − | ! Combat flaps | + | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear |
| − | ! Take-off flaps | ||
| − | ! Landing flaps | ||
| − | ! Air brakes | ||
| − | ! Arrestor gear | ||
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! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
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| − | | {{Specs|destruction| | + | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 700 || ~15 || ~7 |
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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| − | * 3 mm steel boxes behind the gunner | + | |
| + | * 3 mm steel boxes behind the gunner | ||
| + | * Self-sealing fuel tank located behind the pilot | ||
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| + | === Modifications and economy === | ||
| + | {{Specs-Economy}} | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
| + | {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}} | ||
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| − | {{main| | + | {{main|Mle 1923 (7.5 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
| − | * 2 x 7.5 mm | + | |
| + | * 2 x 7.5 mm Mle 1923 machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total) | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
| + | {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | ||
<!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' --> | <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' --> | ||
| − | {{main|G.A. | + | {{main|G.A. MMN. 50 (50 kg)|No.1 (100 kg)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
| − | * 2 x 50 kg G.A. | + | |
| − | * 2 x 100 kg | + | * 2 x 50 kg G.A. MMN. 50 bombs (100 kg total) |
| + | * 2 x 100 kg No.1 bombs (200 kg total) | ||
=== Defensive armament === | === Defensive armament === | ||
| + | {{Specs-Avia-Defensive}} | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | ||
| − | * 1 x 7.5 mm | + | |
| + | * 1 x 7.5 mm Mle 1923 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg) | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | The V-156-F is a slow aircraft which leads it to having two options. The first is to hug the terrain. While flying to your target of choice (AAA sites, AA Vehicles or bases), fly along the terrain, utilize what hills and valleys there are to fly through. Time on target may be limited before the enemy gets there so line up your bombing run and drop bombs. This aircraft can manoeuvre fairly well, utilizing elevator and rudder controls, you can quickly flip this aircraft around and return to ground attacking targets you just flew over. | + | |
| + | The V-156-F is a slow aircraft which leads it to having two options. The first is to hug the terrain. While flying to your target of choice (AAA sites, AA Vehicles or bases), fly along the terrain, utilize what hills and valleys there are to fly through. Time on target may be limited before the enemy gets there so line up your bombing run and drop bombs. This aircraft can manoeuvre fairly well, utilizing elevator and rudder controls and a nice turn time (upgraded) of 22 seconds (RB), you can quickly flip this aircraft around and return to ground attacking targets you just flew over. | ||
The second option will be to gain altitude. Going too high will render your bombs ineffective. The idea here is to gain several thousand feet, fly towards your target of choice and then dive on it. During your dive, your aircraft will build up speed, to prevent too much speed build up and control stiffening, reduce your throttle and engage dive brakes (h). This will allow you a controlled descent and the ability to line up your target easier, the unfortunate downside is that now you are slowly moving in a straight line, an easy target for enemy fighters. Once you swoop on your target and release your bombs, engage full throttle and retract dive brakes. | The second option will be to gain altitude. Going too high will render your bombs ineffective. The idea here is to gain several thousand feet, fly towards your target of choice and then dive on it. During your dive, your aircraft will build up speed, to prevent too much speed build up and control stiffening, reduce your throttle and engage dive brakes (h). This will allow you a controlled descent and the ability to line up your target easier, the unfortunate downside is that now you are slowly moving in a straight line, an easy target for enemy fighters. Once you swoop on your target and release your bombs, engage full throttle and retract dive brakes. | ||
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Although this aircraft is slow, it can be utilized to attack fighters if in a pinch. The manoeuvrability of this aircraft along with its slow speed can aid in forcing an attacking enemy to overshoot or underestimate the capabilities of this aircraft. | Although this aircraft is slow, it can be utilized to attack fighters if in a pinch. The manoeuvrability of this aircraft along with its slow speed can aid in forcing an attacking enemy to overshoot or underestimate the capabilities of this aircraft. | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Manoeuvrable | * Manoeuvrable | ||
* Dual role dive bomber/attacker | * Dual role dive bomber/attacker | ||
* Good diver | * Good diver | ||
| + | * Has air brakes | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Large target | * Large target | ||
* Slow speed | * Slow speed | ||
| − | * Weak defensive | + | * Weak defensive armament |
| − | * | + | * Armament is smaller calibre than its [[SB2 (Disambiguation)|American]] and [[V-156-B1|British]] counterparts |
| + | * Worse payload options than its American and British counterparts (max payload 200 kg) | ||
| + | * Rather long take off run | ||
| + | * Only has landing flaps | ||
| + | * The air brakes ''are'' the flaps, meaning that landing flaps cannot be deployed when the airbrakes are, and vice versa | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too | + | <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> |
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| + | The V-156-F had its origins in a French variant of the American Vought SB2U Vindicator carrier-based dive bomber. The aircraft was intended to operate as a naval dive bomber off of the French aircraft carrier Béarn. The aircraft underwent a series of major modifications before entering service with the French - the airbrakes were changed to include outerwing split brake flaps, the avionics were replaced with French versions, and the armament was changed to consist of French Mle 1923 machine guns. The aircraft also had its "bomb crutch" bomb displacement system removed due to security reasons, and was replaced by French Alkan bomb sets. | ||
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| + | The French government ordered two batches of 20 aircraft for the Aéronavale, which were delivered by late 1939. The aircraft were shipped via Canada to avoid being embargoed due to the US Neutrality act. The first of these aircraft formed Escadrille AB1, the first squadron to operate from the aircraft carrier Béarn. When the old carrier was deemed too obsolete for active service, the aircraft were moved ashore and served as land-based bombers. | ||
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| + | In November of 1939, the aircraft started making regular air patrols over the English Channel. Its first combat action occured in early 1940 when French V-156s were ordered to bomb a number of vital bridges in northern France. The aircraft managed to do significant damage despite the fact that the pilots hadn't been trained in ground attack; however, 5 aircraft were lost when Bf-109Es intercepted the bomber formation. The aircraft also assisted in the Dunkirk evacuations, and sank an Italian submarine. However, their success was rather short-lived, as the many of the aircraft were shot down; by the time of the French Armstice in June of 1940, only a few aircraft remained. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
| − | ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' | + | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> |
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| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=v_156_f Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | + | <!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
| − | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> |
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| + | * [[V-156-B1]] - A variant of the same aircraft in the British tech tree | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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| + | * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/392578-sb2u-v-156/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance] | ||
| + | {{AirManufacturer Vought}} | ||
{{France bombers}} | {{France bombers}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:52, 21 January 2024
| This page is about the French dive bomber V-156-F. For the British version, see V-156-B1. |
V-156-F
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Description
The SB2U-2 was developed in the early 1930s and was sold to the French as the V-156-F in February 1939. Some minor changes were made during reassembly in France, including French radios and 7.5 mm machine guns, and the installation of dive brakes which had originally been rejected during American testing. These aircraft were deployed on the French aircraft carrier Béarn; however, at the outbreak of the war, the carrier was deemed too slow for service, and both squadrons of V-156-F aircraft were transferred to land-based duty. The V-156-F was used continually until the French Armistice.
Introduced in Update 1.75 "La Résistance", the V-156-F is a fairly slow but sturdy aircraft. Built as a dive-bomber, it excels at diving down above a target to release its bombs. The V-156-F is one of the few early aircraft in War Thunder which features dive brakes (key-bound to 'H' by default) to aid in slowing down during a dive, thereby helping prevent the ripping off of the wings in RB and SB. The V-156-F differs from its American siblings (SB2U-2/-3) in that it has additional air brakes mounted on the upper and lower surfaces of the wings which extend 90 degrees to the wing when utilized. Wing-mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets in addition to its rather small payload (up to 200 kg total). The rear-facing dorsal gunner helps to ward off enemy attackers, however it is not a game changer for this aircraft.
General info
Flight performance
Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Max speed
at 4 084 m360 km/h
Turn time22 s
Max altitude6 800 m
EnginePratt & Whitney R-1535-2
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight4 t
Similar to its American and British counterparts, the V-156-F suffers from rather abysmal flight characteristics. It has a mediocre top speed of ~300 km/h at sea level stock, and slightly higher once spaded. However, the aircraft's main performance problem is its lack of engine power. The poor engine power output results in a terrible climb rate and almost-nonexistent acceleration. This means that the plane is realistically limited to terrain-hugging bombing runs as the plane will take half the match to climb to bombing altitude. As well, the engine overheats quite quickly when applying WEP meaning that the maximum throttle setting should not be used too often.
The aircraft's manoeuvring characteristics are also lacking, but have a few quirks. The plane has a poor turn rate at low speeds (<250 km/h) but can turn very quickly when travelling at higher speeds - in fact, it may be able to out-turn some fighters when entering the turn at 300-350 km/h. However, it cannot continuously turn at that rate, as its poor energy retention results in it bleeding speed quite quickly. The plane's flight controls are quite responsive, but will suffer from significant buffeting and lock-up past 550 km/h.
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 4,084 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 343 | 328 | 6800 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 300 |
| Upgraded | 380 | 360 | 20.9 | 22.0 | 8.2 | 6.2 | ||
Details
| Features | ||||
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| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Limits | ||||||
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| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 740 | 440 | N/A | N/A | 700 | ~15 | ~7 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 300 | < 350 | < 320 | > 299 |
Survivability and armour
Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural740 km/h
Gear440 km/h
- 3 mm steel boxes behind the gunner
- Self-sealing fuel tank located behind the pilot
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB109 → 147 
RB139 → 187
SB175 → 236
Total cost of modifications2 970 
905
Talisman cost190 
Crew training200
Experts1 000
Aces20
Research Aces96 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
20 / 30 / 50 %
100 / 100 / 100 %
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Armaments
Offensive armament
Weapon 12 x 7.5 mm Mle 1923 machine gun
Ammunition2 000 rounds
Fire rate1 350 shots/min
The V-156-F is armed with:
- 2 x 7.5 mm Mle 1923 machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
Suspended armament
The V-156-F can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 2 x 50 kg G.A. MMN. 50 bombs (100 kg total)
- 2 x 100 kg No.1 bombs (200 kg total)
Defensive armament
Turret7.5 mm Mle 1923 machine gun
Ammunition750 rounds
Fire rate1350 shots/min
The V-156-F is defended by:
- 1 x 7.5 mm Mle 1923 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
Usage in battles
The V-156-F is a slow aircraft which leads it to having two options. The first is to hug the terrain. While flying to your target of choice (AAA sites, AA Vehicles or bases), fly along the terrain, utilize what hills and valleys there are to fly through. Time on target may be limited before the enemy gets there so line up your bombing run and drop bombs. This aircraft can manoeuvre fairly well, utilizing elevator and rudder controls and a nice turn time (upgraded) of 22 seconds (RB), you can quickly flip this aircraft around and return to ground attacking targets you just flew over.
The second option will be to gain altitude. Going too high will render your bombs ineffective. The idea here is to gain several thousand feet, fly towards your target of choice and then dive on it. During your dive, your aircraft will build up speed, to prevent too much speed build up and control stiffening, reduce your throttle and engage dive brakes (h). This will allow you a controlled descent and the ability to line up your target easier, the unfortunate downside is that now you are slowly moving in a straight line, an easy target for enemy fighters. Once you swoop on your target and release your bombs, engage full throttle and retract dive brakes.
Although this aircraft is slow, it can be utilized to attack fighters if in a pinch. The manoeuvrability of this aircraft along with its slow speed can aid in forcing an attacking enemy to overshoot or underestimate the capabilities of this aircraft.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Manoeuvrable
- Dual role dive bomber/attacker
- Good diver
- Has air brakes
Cons:
- Large target
- Slow speed
- Weak defensive armament
- Armament is smaller calibre than its American and British counterparts
- Worse payload options than its American and British counterparts (max payload 200 kg)
- Rather long take off run
- Only has landing flaps
- The air brakes are the flaps, meaning that landing flaps cannot be deployed when the airbrakes are, and vice versa
History
The V-156-F had its origins in a French variant of the American Vought SB2U Vindicator carrier-based dive bomber. The aircraft was intended to operate as a naval dive bomber off of the French aircraft carrier Béarn. The aircraft underwent a series of major modifications before entering service with the French - the airbrakes were changed to include outerwing split brake flaps, the avionics were replaced with French versions, and the armament was changed to consist of French Mle 1923 machine guns. The aircraft also had its "bomb crutch" bomb displacement system removed due to security reasons, and was replaced by French Alkan bomb sets.
The French government ordered two batches of 20 aircraft for the Aéronavale, which were delivered by late 1939. The aircraft were shipped via Canada to avoid being embargoed due to the US Neutrality act. The first of these aircraft formed Escadrille AB1, the first squadron to operate from the aircraft carrier Béarn. When the old carrier was deemed too obsolete for active service, the aircraft were moved ashore and served as land-based bombers.
In November of 1939, the aircraft started making regular air patrols over the English Channel. Its first combat action occured in early 1940 when French V-156s were ordered to bomb a number of vital bridges in northern France. The aircraft managed to do significant damage despite the fact that the pilots hadn't been trained in ground attack; however, 5 aircraft were lost when Bf-109Es intercepted the bomber formation. The aircraft also assisted in the Dunkirk evacuations, and sank an Italian submarine. However, their success was rather short-lived, as the many of the aircraft were shot down; by the time of the French Armstice in June of 1940, only a few aircraft remained.
Media
- Skins
See also
- V-156-B1 - A variant of the same aircraft in the British tech tree
External links
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| Fighters | |
| Corsair | F4U-1A · F4U-1A (USMC) · F4U-1C · F4U-1D · F4U-4 · F4U-4B · F4U-4B VMF-214 |
| Float planes | O3U-1 · OS2U-1 · OS2U-3 |
| Attackers | AU-1 |
| Bombers | SB2U-2 · SB2U-3 |
| Jet aircraft | |
| Corsair II | A-7D · A-7E · A-7K |
| Crusader | F8U-2 · F-8E |
| Export | V-156-B1 · V-156-F · ▄Corsair F Mk II · F4U-7 · ▄F-8E(FN) |
| Captured | ▅F4U-1A |
| France bombers | |
|---|---|
| Farman | F.222.2 · N.C.223.3 |
| Latécoère | Late 298D |
| Potez | Potez 633 |
| Liore et Olivier | LeO 451 early · LeO 451 late |
| Bloch | M.B.174A-3 · M.B.162 · M.B.175T |
| American | V-156-F · Martin 167-A3 · ▄A-35B · ▄SB2C-5 · B-26C · ▄PBY-5A Late · ▄PB4Y-2 |
| British | Lancaster MR.7 |
