Model Number : F4U-4
Model Name : Corsair
Model Type:  Fighter

 

Specifications

Overview

Quantities

 

Photographs

 

 

Dimensions

Wingspan

40.90 ft

Overall Langth

33.67 ft

Height

14.75 ft

Weights and Capacities

Empty Weight

9206 lb

Gross Weight

14670 lb

Useful Load

 

Fuel Capacity

* 534 gal

Oil Capacity

20 gal

Powerplant Characteristics

Type:  Pratt & Whitney 18 cylinder, twin row, air cooled radial -- R-2800-18W

Rating

** 2100 hp

Displacement

 

Weight

 

Size (length X diameter)

 

Performance

Maximum Speed, Sea Level

446 mph

Landing Speed, Sea Leavel

 

Stall Speed, Sea Level

 

Initial Rate-of-Climb 

3870 ft/min

Cruise Speed, Sea Level

215 mph

Range at Cruise Speed

1015 miles

Service Ceiling

41500 ft

Absolute Ceiling

 

 

 

Crew: 1

Armament:  F4U-4  Six .50 cal machine guns
                     F4U-4B&F4U-4N - four 20-mm cannons plus eight 5 inch rockets under
                     wings or up to 4,000 lb on centerline and pylon racks
                     F4U-4C - four 20-mm cannons.

 

 

NOTES:

                   *    Includes two 150-gal drop tanks.
                 **   This engine provided 2,450 hp for short periods of time by the use
                         of water injection for war emergency power.