F4U-1A

F4U-1A

F6F-5

F4U-1A (USMC)

F4U-1A

F6F-5

F4U-1A (USMC)

USA

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.7	2.7	3.3

Class:

Fighter

Naval aircraft

Research:11 000

Purchase:22 000

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This page is about the aircraft F4U-1A. For other uses, see F4U (Disambiguation)

Description

The F4U-1A Corsair is a Rank II American naval fighter with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB/RB) and 3.3 (SB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 6,888 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
585	564	11247	25.4	25.9	8.8	8.8	251
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 6,888 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
646	615	11247	22.6	24.0	20.1	12.3	251

Details

Features
Combat flap	Take-off flap	Landing flap	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
X	X	X	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
885	730	???	~??	~?

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< ???	< ???	< ???	> ???

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
?,??? m	??? hp	?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Offensive armament

The F4U-1A is armed with:

• 6 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns (2,350 rounds)

Suspended armament

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Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not ontrollable	Not controllable

Modules

Payloads unlocked by modules are:

• BMBC mk.1: One 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb
• BLBC mk.1: One 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator		Offensive 12 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe		BMBC mk.1
III	Wings Repair	Engine		New 12 mm MGs
IV		Engine Injection	Cover		BLBC mk.1

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Great top speed for its rank.
• Good high speed maneuverability
• Powerful armament with high ammo count.
• Can mount bombs for use against ground targets.
• Decently strong; can take a few hits.

Cons:

• Turn time isn't very good; try to avoid turning fights.
• View to the rear is somewhat obstructed; be wary of this in SB.
• Very vulnerable to incendiary rounds
• Inverted Gull Wings are easy to knock off

History

The F4U Corsair was designed by Chance Vought as a response to a request by the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics in February 1938 for twin and single engined fighters. The single engined fighters would need to reach the maximum obtainable speed, have a stall speed of no more than 70 mph and a range of 1,000 miles. The fighter also had to carry 4 guns, or 3 with increased ammo capacity, and had to be able to carry bombs.

In June of the same year, the U.S navy signed a contract with Vought for a prototype, designated "XF4U-1" and after a mock-up inspection, the prototype was to be powered by an extremely powerful Twin row, 18 cylinder engine created by Pratt & Whitney designated as the "Double wasp". Reports from Europe indicated that two .30 cal machine guns and two .50 cal HMG's proved inefficient, and as a result, the U.S. Navy issued a new production proposal requesting heavier armament. Vought responded to this request by added 3 Browning .50 cal AN/M2 machine guns with 400 rounds per gun in each wing.

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See also

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