Vought F4U Corsair

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An iconic Vought F4U Corsair, legendary for its inverted gull-wing design, on display in a museum setting.

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Aircraft

F4U Corsair F4U

US Navy WWII Blue/Gray

Manufacturer

Vought

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Great close-up energy on the Corsair, but museum signage and angle clutter the scene. Lighting highlights nose detail nicely!

Location

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK/KJFK

40.6394, -73.7793

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John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK

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Aviation History

The F4U Corsair was a legendary US Navy and Marine Corps carrier-based fighter in WWII and the Korean War, famed for its inverted gull wings and service in the Pacific Theater.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare; only a few hundred airframes exist, most as museum or private warbirds.

Record Flights

Performed long-range fighter missions from carriers, including the first carrier-based trans-Pacific ferry flights after WWII.

Safety & Events

Famous for its role in the \'Black Sheep Squadron,\' and as a key US ace-maker fighter of WWII.

Future Outlook

This airframe is clearly a preserved museum exhibit.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial piston engine

Engine

12.48 m

Wingspan

10.16 m

Length

1,600 km

Range

317 knots (587 km/h)

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

6,350 kg

MTOW

4.90 m

Height

Up to 2,000 hp (horsepower)

Thrust

N/A (piston era, no modern rating)

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