Quick Overview
Compatible with: FS2004
The F4U-1A was the first version of Chance Vought's gull-wing fighter for use on an aircraft carrier. Designed for speed, it was the first American fighter to fly faster than 400 miles an hour owing to its 2,000 horsepower engine.
In the Pacific, the Corsair was used as a dive bomber, attack plane and night fighter.
Specifications
Engine: P&W R-2800-8 Double Wasp 18-cyl radial
Length: 33 ft 4 in
Height: 16 ft 1 in
Wing Span: 41 ft 0 in
Wing Area: 314.0 sq ft
Max Speeds: 316 mph @ sea level / 417.0 mph @ 19,900 ft
Landing Speed: 87.5 mph
Stall Speed: 85 mph IAS at 11,293 lbs
Maximum Range: 1,015 nm, w/ drop tank, 2,220 nm
MTO Power: 2,700 RPM @ sea level, 1,650 HP / 2,700 RPM @ 21,000 ft
Service Ceiling: 36,900 ft
Initial Climb: 2,890 fpm sea level
Empty Weight: 8,982 lbs
Maximum T/O Weight: 14,009 lbs
