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− | {{Specs-Card|code=corsair_fmk2}} | + | {{Specs-Card |
− | {{ | + | |code=corsair_fmk2 |
+ | |cockpit=332200/1101358 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{About | ||
+ | | about = premium fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
+ | | usage = other uses | ||
+ | | link = F4U (Family) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | ''In the description, the first part needs to be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert screenshot of the vehicle. If the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle it is talking about.'' | + | <!--''In the description, the first part needs to be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle. If the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle it is talking about.''--> |
+ | [[File:GarageImage_Corsair_F_Mk_II_Great_Britain.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]] | ||
+ | {{break}} | ||
+ | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} premium British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]] and it costs 1,150 Golden Eagles. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === Flight Performance === | ||
− | ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, | + | <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, manoeuvrability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''--> |
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,888 m) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |585||564|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||25.4||25.9||8.6||8.6||251 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,888 m) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? ||251 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Details==== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="5" | Features | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Combat flap | ||
+ | ! Take-off flap | ||
+ | ! Landing flap | ||
+ | ! Air brakes | ||
+ | ! Arrestor gear | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="5" | Limits | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! + | ||
+ | ! - | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~? | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Ailerons<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Rudder<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Elevators<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ??? | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Setting 1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | <!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Setting 3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
+ | |- --> | ||
+ | |} | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
− | ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' | + | <!--''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''--> |
+ | |||
+ | * 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front. | ||
+ | * 3 mm Steel plates in front of cockpit, top of fuselage. | ||
+ | * 8 mm Steel plate behind the pilot, with 12.7 mm Steel plate on headrest. | ||
+ | * Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls) | ||
+ | * More fuel tanks located in wings leading edge | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
− | ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' | + | <!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''--> |
+ | |||
+ | {{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 6 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, wing-mounted (400 + 400 + 375 rpg each wing = 2,350 total) | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
− | ''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|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance: | ||
− | + | * Without load | |
− | + | * 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb | |
+ | * 1 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb | ||
+ | <!--=== Defensive armament === | ||
+ | ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.'' | ||
+ | --> | ||
== Usage in the battles == | == Usage in the battles == | ||
− | ''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but 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).'' | + | <!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but 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).''--> |
+ | |||
+ | Due to its great energy retention and high dive speed, the Corsair F Mk II is very good at Boom & Zoom manoeuvres. It is recommended to be used this way especially against any Japanese planes. Against any German aircraft, Boom & Zoom operations are still recommended, however, some planes you can out turn (FW-190 A-4) and may pose a threat by using this advantage and reversing the attacker/defender roles. As with every American fighter, always climb at the start of a match. Typically, to be successful with this plane it is best to climb higher than the enemy fighters and attack them with an energy advantage. Using this tactic will greatly increase your chances of picking your battles and forcing the enemy down to lower altitudes low where either you or your teammates you can finish them off. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This unique Corsair variant rolls slightly faster than the original F4U due to having clipped wings. However, increased manoeuvrability sometimes comes at a price resulting in performance sufferage as is found with this fighter. While this fighter does well in the mid to lower altitudes, performance and manoeuvrability in the higher altitudes where the air is thinner starts to wane quickly and any advantages the clipped wings provided at loser altitudes are quickly lost and start to hinder the aircraft's performance. In comparison, these differences are slight but sometimes in the middle of the battle, the slight differences quickly determine the victor and a pilot bailing out of their crippled aircraft. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Mixer | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Pitch | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" |Radiator | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Supercharger | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Oil | ||
+ | ! Water | ||
+ | ! Type | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modules=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" | Tier | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Flight performance | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" | Survivability | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Weaponry | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | I | ||
+ | | Fuselage Repair | ||
+ | | Radiator | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Compressor | ||
+ | | Airframe | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | III | ||
+ | | Wings Repair | ||
+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | IV | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Engine Injection | ||
+ | | Cover | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | '' | + | <!--''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle regarding its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''--> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | |
+ | * Great diving characteristics | ||
+ | * Good energy retention | ||
+ | * Good speed | ||
+ | * Good acceleration | ||
+ | * Great high-speed manoeuvrability | ||
+ | * Great ammo reserves; >375 RPG | ||
+ | * Great top dive speed | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | |
+ | * Mediocre flat turning characteristics | ||
+ | * Vulnerable to incendiary ammunition | ||
+ | * Weak damage model | ||
+ | * Big target, easy to hit | ||
+ | * Can be easily taken out by other players from behind | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Read also == | == Read 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.'' | ||
− | ''ETC.'' | + | <!--''ETC.''--> |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
''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;'' | ||
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;'' | * ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{AirManufacturer Vought}} | ||
+ | {{Britain fighters}} |
Revision as of 16:02, 11 January 2020
Contents
This page is about the premium fighter Corsair F Mk II (Great Britain). For other uses, see F4U (Family). |
Description
The ▄Corsair F Mk II is a rank II premium British fighter
with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB/RB) and 3.3 (SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.75 "La Résistance" and it costs 1,150 Golden Eagles.
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 | 11500 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 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 | ||
? | ? | 11500 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | 251 |
Details
Features | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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
- 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
- 3 mm Steel plates in front of cockpit, top of fuselage.
- 8 mm Steel plate behind the pilot, with 12.7 mm Steel plate on headrest.
- Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
- More fuel tanks located in wings leading edge
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Corsair F Mk II (Great Britain) is armed with:
- 6 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, wing-mounted (400 + 400 + 375 rpg each wing = 2,350 total)
Suspended armament
The Corsair F Mk II (Great Britain) can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
- Without load
- 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb
- 1 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb
Usage in the battles
Due to its great energy retention and high dive speed, the Corsair F Mk II is very good at Boom & Zoom manoeuvres. It is recommended to be used this way especially against any Japanese planes. Against any German aircraft, Boom & Zoom operations are still recommended, however, some planes you can out turn (FW-190 A-4) and may pose a threat by using this advantage and reversing the attacker/defender roles. As with every American fighter, always climb at the start of a match. Typically, to be successful with this plane it is best to climb higher than the enemy fighters and attack them with an energy advantage. Using this tactic will greatly increase your chances of picking your battles and forcing the enemy down to lower altitudes low where either you or your teammates you can finish them off.
This unique Corsair variant rolls slightly faster than the original F4U due to having clipped wings. However, increased manoeuvrability sometimes comes at a price resulting in performance sufferage as is found with this fighter. While this fighter does well in the mid to lower altitudes, performance and manoeuvrability in the higher altitudes where the air is thinner starts to wane quickly and any advantages the clipped wings provided at loser altitudes are quickly lost and start to hinder the aircraft's performance. In comparison, these differences are slight but sometimes in the middle of the battle, the slight differences quickly determine the victor and a pilot bailing out of their crippled aircraft.
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
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | |||
II | Compressor | Airframe | |||
III | Wings Repair | Engine | |||
IV | Engine Injection | Cover |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Great diving characteristics
- Good energy retention
- Good speed
- Good acceleration
- Great high-speed manoeuvrability
- Great ammo reserves; >375 RPG
- Great top dive speed
Cons:
- Mediocre flat turning characteristics
- Vulnerable to incendiary ammunition
- Weak damage model
- Big target, easy to hit
- Can be easily taken out by other players from behind
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 big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the main
template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
Read 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.
Sources
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- page on aircraft encyclopedia;
- other literature.
Chance Vought Aircraft | |
---|---|
Fighters | |
Corsair | F4U-1A · F4U-1A (USMC) · F4U-1C · F4U-1D · F4U-4 · F4U-4B · F4U-4B VMF-214 |
Float planes | 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 |