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| − | ''Using their design experience with the FG-1, a fixed-wing variant of the original F4U Corsair, Goodyear Aircraft set out to modify the existing frame for fitting of the Wright R-4360 engine which put out 50% more power compared to the former Double Wasp used. Designated the XF2G-1, the aircraft was an extensively modified FG-1 that, when used during testing, proved promising for the | + | <!-- ''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 If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: 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).'' --> |
| + | Using their design experience with the FG-1, a fixed-wing variant of the original F4U Corsair, Goodyear Aircraft set out to modify the existing frame for fitting of the Wright R-4360 engine which put out 50% more power compared to the former R-2800 Double Wasp used. Designated the XF2G-1, the aircraft was an extensively modified FG-1 that, when used during testing, proved promising for the aircraft's future with the installation of a bubble canopy and in March 1944, Goodyear was awarded a contract for 418 F2G-1 and 10 F2G-2 aircraft to be delivered. However, it was never meant to be as the program was plagued by issues, such as insufficient speed and lateral control problems, as well as the already in production F8F Bearcat which could do everything the F2G could, while still using the original Double Wasp powerplant. In the end, only 10, 5 of each variant, were produced by August 1945 and the project was subsequently cancelled. In post-war life however, the aircraft served well as an air racing aircraft, the most famous of which being 88458 known as "Race 57". | ||
| − | + | Only two aircraft survive as of January 2021, the aforementioned 88458 and 88454. | |
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| + | * [https://www.air-and-space.com/Goodyear%20F2G.htm Air and Space - Corsairs with Four-Bank Radials] | ||
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Revision as of 10:37, 8 January 2021
Contents
Description
The F2G-1 "Super Corsair" is a premium gift rank IV American fighter with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB), 6.0 (RB), and 6.7 (SB). It was introduced during Update "New Power" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season I. The Super Corsair was a development made by Goodyear, a licensed manufacturer of the Vought F4U Corsair. The Super Corsair was intended by Goodyear as a low altitude fighter.[1] Powered by the Pratt & Whitney 28 cylinder R-4360 Wasp Major engine, nicknamed the "Corncob," the Super Corsair made 3000 hp. By the time the Super Corsairs was ready for production the Grumman F8F "Bearcat" was already being built and had similar performance. Partially due to this, only 10 Super Corsairs were ever completed, 5 of which were the F2G-1 land variant found in game.[1]
General info
Flight performance
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | ___ | ___ | 11800 | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | 180 |
| Upgraded | 740 | 706 | 20.1 | 21.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | ||
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 885 | 720 | 382 | 324 | 248 | ~10 | ~5 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 540 | < 250 | < 500 | > 440 |
Survivability and armour
- 38 mm bulletproof glass - Windscreen
- 12.7 mm steel - Pilot's headrest
- 8 mm steel - Pilot's seat
- 3 mm steel in front of pilot
Modifications and economy
2 × 110 / 250 / 600 % 2 × 184 / 184 / 184 % | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The F2G-1 is armed with:
- 6 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 1,800 total)
Suspended armament
The F2G-1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
- 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
- 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 8 x HVAR rockets
- 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Not controllable | Controllable Auto control available |
Controllable Auto control available |
Controllable Auto control available |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Great initial climb rate and acceleration for a propeller plane
- Six .50 cal machine guns can easily deal with any aircraft in its sights
- Very strong landing gear can survive speeds of over 700km/h and be used as an airbrake
- Can enter WEP without overheating for much longer than either of the F8F variants
- High-rank premium vehicle that can help research other vehicles and gain Silver Lions
Cons:
- Lacks engine power at higher altitudes
- Often uptiered to face F-84Gs and similar aircraft
- Like other Corsairs, the F2G-1s flaps rip at relatively slow speeds
- Compresses at higher speeds, which are necessary to catch most opponents
History
Using their design experience with the FG-1, a fixed-wing variant of the original F4U Corsair, Goodyear Aircraft set out to modify the existing frame for fitting of the Wright R-4360 engine which put out 50% more power compared to the former R-2800 Double Wasp used. Designated the XF2G-1, the aircraft was an extensively modified FG-1 that, when used during testing, proved promising for the aircraft's future with the installation of a bubble canopy and in March 1944, Goodyear was awarded a contract for 418 F2G-1 and 10 F2G-2 aircraft to be delivered. However, it was never meant to be as the program was plagued by issues, such as insufficient speed and lateral control problems, as well as the already in production F8F Bearcat which could do everything the F2G could, while still using the original Double Wasp powerplant. In the end, only 10, 5 of each variant, were produced by August 1945 and the project was subsequently cancelled. In post-war life however, the aircraft served well as an air racing aircraft, the most famous of which being 88458 known as "Race 57".
Only two aircraft survive as of January 2021, the aforementioned 88458 and 88454.
Media
See also
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;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
References
| USA fighters | |
|---|---|
| P-26 Peashooter | P-26A-33 · P-26A-34 · P-26A-34 M2 · P-26B-35 |
| P-36 Hawk | P-36A · Rasmussen's P-36A · P-36C · ○P-36C · P-36G |
| P-39 Airacobra | P-400 · P-39N-0 · P-39Q-5 |
| P-40 | P-40C · P-40E-1 · P-40E-1 TD · P-40F-10 |
| P-43 Lancer | P-43A-1 |
| P-47 Thunderbolt | P-47D-22-RE · P-47D-25 · P-47D-28 · P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-47N-15 |
| P-51 Mustang | P-51 · P-51A (Thunder League) · P-51C-10 · P-51D-5 · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · P-51D-30 · P-51H-5-NA |
| P-63 Kingcobra | P-63A-5 · P-63A-10 · P-63C-5 · ␠Kingcobra |
| Prototypes | XP-55 |
| F2A Buffalo | F2A-1 · Thach's F2A-1 · F2A-3 |
| BF2C | BF2C-1 |
| F3F | F3F-2 · Galer's F3F-2 |
| F4F Wildcat | F4F-3 · F4F-4 |
| F4U Corsair | F4U-1A · F4U-1A (USMC) · F4U-1D · F4U-1C · F4U-4 · F4U-4B · F4U-4B VMF-214 · F2G-1 |
| F6F Hellcat | F6F-5 · F6F-5N |
| F8F Bearcat | F8F-1 · F8F-1B |
| Other countries | ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃A6M2 · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc |
| USA premium aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Thach's F2A-1 · Galer's F3F-2 · F2G-1 · F4U-4B VMF-214 · P-26A-34 · Rasmussen's P-36A · P-40C · P-43A-1 |
| P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-51A · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · ␠Kingcobra · XP-55 | |
| ▃A6M2 · ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc | |
| Twin-engine fighters | XP-38G · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · YP-38 · P-61A-11 · XF5F · XP-50 · F7F-3 |
| Jet fighters | P-59A · F-86F-35 · F-89B · F-89D · F-4S Phantom II · F-5C · F-20A |
| Strike aircraft | A-1H · A2D-1 · AU-1 · XA-38 · AV-8A · AV-8B (NA) · A-6E TRAM · A-10A |
| Bombers | A-26C-45DT · B-10B · BTD-1 · PBM-3 "Mariner" · PBM-5A "Mariner" · PV-2D |
