Vought F4U Corsair

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Iconic Vought F4U Corsair in classic US Navy WWII livery, featuring the distinct inverted gull wings and skull-and-crossbones insignia.

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Aircraft

F4U Corsair F4UC

US Navy WWII (Jolly Rogers style with skull and crossbones)

Manufacturer

Vought

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 back dual wide camera 5.7mm f/1.5

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Nice clarity on the Corsair; hangar background and rope barrier slightly clutter the composition.

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most iconic carrier-based fighters of WWII, famed for its bent gull wings and high performance in the Pacific theater.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare, mostly preserved in museums and a handful of airworthy examples worldwide.

Record Flights

Noted for carrier operations, long range, and dogfighting; featured in record kills for US Navy squadrons.

Safety & Events

Participated in key battles of WWII, legendary for success against Japanese aircraft, subject of renowned \'Jolly Rogers\' squadron lore.

Future Outlook

Preserved museum aircraft; not in military or commercial flight service.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine

Engine

12.5 m

Wingspan

10.2 m

Length

1,600 km

Range

315 knots (583 km/h)

Speed

1 pilot

Capacity

6,622 kg

MTOW

4.06 m

Height

2,000 hp (1,500 kW) (engine output, not jet thrust)

Thrust

Type not rated under modern ICAO noise standards (pre-jet era)

Noise