Vought F4U Corsair

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A preserved Vought F4U Corsair, its distinctive gull wing and large propeller framed against a clear desert sky.

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Aircraft

F4U Corsair F4U

Dark olive-green and white U.S. Navy-style markings with nose art

Manufacturer

Vought

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Nice clear view of the P-47; the cluttered background and signage detract slightly from an otherwise strong shot.

Location

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8319, -116.5050

Open map

Palm Springs International Airport PSP

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The F4U Corsair was a major U.S. Navy and Marine Corps fighter of the Second World War and Korean War, noted for its distinctive inverted gull wings.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 are believed to remain active worldwide.

Future Outlook

The aircraft appears preserved as a static display or collection aircraft.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial piston engine

Engine

12.49 m

Wingspan

10.26 m

Length

1,617 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

1 passenger

Capacity

6,350 kg

MTOW

4.50 m

Height