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The enormous war demand for all kinds of armaments including fighters caused the Vought factory to be overloaded with production Therefore it was extended to Brewster and Goodyear factories where the production of F4U fighters began Ultimately 12500 Corsairs were built in 16 different variantsThe first production version of the Corsair F4U1 had a characteristic builtin fairing cabin socalled birdcage which also forced to lower the position of the pilots seat There were many visible changes compared to the XF4U1 prototype First of all the cockpit was moved 81 cm to the rear due to the installation of a much larger fuel tank in front of the cabin The whole fuselage was then extended by 43 cm Cockpit armor and a bulletproof windshield were also used To improve visibility from the cabin a windows behind the pilots headboard were added on both sides The F4U1 version was powered by the Pratt amp Whitney R28008 twin wasp engineAnother variant was the F4U1A in which more or less from mid to the end of the production a higher and wider canopies were used very similar to the British Malcolm hood The pilots seat was raised by 18 cm which in addition with a new canopy and lengthening the tailwheel leg by 15 cm improved the visibility from the cockpit over the enormous nose of the machine An important improvement was the introduction of much better oil shock absorbers on the main undercarriage which eliminated the problem of kangaroos during landings This had a considerable impact on Corsair service on board of aircraft carriers
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The enormous war demand for all kinds of armaments including fighters caused the Vought factory to be overloaded with production Therefore it was extended to Brewster and Goodyear factories where the production of F4U fighters began Ultimately 12500 Corsairs were built in 16 different variantsThe first production version of the Corsair F4U1 had a characteristic builtin fairing cabin socalled birdcage which also forced to lower the position of the pilots seat There were many visible changes compared to the XF4U1 prototype First of all the cockpit was moved 81 cm to the rear due to the installation of a much larger fuel tank in front of the cabin The whole fuselage was then extended by 43 cm Cockpit armor and a bulletproof windshield were also used To improve visibility from the cabin a windows behind the pilots headboard were added on both sides The F4U1 version was powered by the Pratt amp Whitney R28008 twin wasp engineAnother variant was the F4U1A in which more or less from mid to the end of the production a higher and wider canopies were used very similar to the British Malcolm hood The pilots seat was raised by 18 cm which in addition with a new canopy and lengthening the tailwheel leg by 15 cm improved the visibility from the cockpit over the enormous nose of the machine An important improvement was the introduction of much better oil shock absorbers on the main undercarriage which eliminated the problem of kangaroos during landings This had a considerable impact on Corsair service on board of aircraft carriers
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In February 1938 the United States Navy opened a competition for a new fighter His maximum speed and operational ceiling were to exceed all the machines that the American aviation had at the time Among others the Chance Vought company entered the competition The Corsair was designed by a team of engineers led by Rex Beisel the companys chief constructor The prototype XF4U1 was flown on May 29 1940 The Corsair was powered by an eighteencylinder Pratt amp Whitney R2800 Double Wasp That was the largest and the most powerful radial engine ever installed in a singleseat front fighter
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In February 1938 the United States Navy opened a competition for a new fighter His maximum speed and operational ceiling were to exceed all the machines that the American aviation had at the time Among others the Chance Vought company entered the competition The Corsair was designed by a team of engineers led by Rex Beisel the companys chief constructor The prototype XF4U1 was flown on May 29 1940 The Corsair was powered by an eighteencylinder Pratt amp Whitney R2800 Double Wasp That was the largest and the most powerful radial engine ever installed in a singleseat front fighter
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An extraordinary comprehensive monograph of one of the most wellknown American aircraft The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was a carriercapable fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II with some Japanese pilots declaring it the most formidable fighter of the war It quickly gained the reputation for being the most capable fighterbomber in production and was also used by the Fleet Air Arm and the Royal New Zealand Air Force It contains the history of its design and development as well as very detailed and numerous plans for modellers Succesive chapters describe camouflage and markings of the planes on duty in USA Great Britain New Zealand and other countries The books also includes detailed coverage of the service history of this aircraft The whole book is illustrated with a great number of photos and colour plates showing Corsair camouflages As usual the technical description is included About Aircraft Monograph This series is published entirely in English presents the most popular most interesting and the best aircraft design of the 20th century Every monograph describes particular airplanes in a complex way it contains a history of its development its historical background and manufacturing history combat use camouflage and markings and a detailed technical description Complemented by hundreds of historical photographs illustrating the subject plans in modelling scales and colour profiles depicting the airframes of different times and units Aircraft Monographs are a rich source of knowledge not only for readers interested in aviation history but also for modellers The Monografie Lotnicze series is the counterpart of the Aircraft Monograph these are the books in Polish in most cases featuring the picture captions in English
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The gullwinged F4U Corsair was one of the best American fighter aircraft of World War II Its gull wing design provided clearance for the huge propeller used on this great airplane It was flown by Navy and Marine fighters with great success against the Japanese
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One of the most storied aircraft of WWII the Vought F4U4 Corsair was the first single engine production aircraft capable of 400 mph in level flight With its characteristic gull wing and giant 18cylinder double wasp engine it proved a superb fighter in the Pacific campaign and achieved victory ratio approaching 10 to 1 The exploits of the famed Black Sheep Squadron of Corsairs was recounted by their leader Marine fighter ace Major Gregory Pappy Boyington in the book Baa Baa Black Sheep The Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions told pilots everything they needed to know before climbing into the cockpit Originally classified Restricted the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form This affordable facsimile has been reformatted and color images appear as black and white Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text
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The photos in this edition are black and white Filled with vintage photos of Voughts legendary F4U Corsair from assembly line to flight line plus exploded views cutaway and phantom drawings from tech manuals disassembled aircraft rare variants and experimental models Reveals a modelbymodel technical evolution from the XF4U through the massive F2G Filled with engine details armaments and carrier modifications WarbirdTech Volume 4
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The gullwinged F4U Corsair was one of the best American fighter aircraft of World War II Its gull wing design provided clearance for the huge propeller used on this great airplane It was flown by Navy and Marine fighters with great success against the Japanese
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First flown in 1940 the prototype Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description Powered by a huge 18cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine driving an enormous 13 feet 4inch propeller the first Corsairs were capable of speeds of 417 mph This figure would rise to nearly 450 mph in later versions despite the fact that fuel load and overall weight was increased Martin Bowmans comprehensive new book combines technical information and detailed development history with a fascinating combat history told in many cases by World War II pilots themselves Well researched and illustrated with dozens of rare and previously unpublished photographs The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair is for any fan of the bent wing bird
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The Vought F4U Corsair remains one of the most distinctive and popular aircraft of World War II for aviation enthusiasts Its unique inverted gull wing design and the colorful characters of some of the aces who gained fame flying it in combat have added to its mystique In addition the Corsair was used effectively not only by the United States Navy and Marines but also saw distinguished service in the Fleet Air Arm in Great Britain and the Royal New Zealand Air Force Thus the Corsair has a multinational appeal making it an appealing subject as an MDF
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One of the most storied aircraft of WWII the Vought F4U4 Corsair was the first single engine production aircraft capable of 400 mph in level flight With its characteristic gull wing and giant 18cylinder double wasp engine it proved a superb fighter in the Pacific campaign and achieved victory ratio approaching 10 to 1 The exploits of the famed Black Sheep Squadron of Corsairs was recounted by their leader Marine fighter ace Major Gregory Pappy Boyington in the book Baa Baa Black Sheep The Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions told pilots everything they needed to know before climbing into the cockpit Originally classified Restricted the manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in book form This affordable facsimile has been reformatted and color images appear as black and white Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text
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8vo 25 x 18 cm 120 pp Glossy pictorial covers with yellowwhite titles to upper and spine Wear to edges of upper cover Text block tight and unmarked
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First flown in 1940 the prototype Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description Powered by a huge 18cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine driving an enormous 13 feet 4 inch propeller the first Corsairs were capable of 417mph This figure would rise to nearly 450mph in later versionsProduction began in 1941 not only by Vought but also by Goodyear and Brewster and the F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942 The aircraft subsequently came to be extensively used from land and sea by the US Marines Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force Famous squadrons like VMF214 The Black Sheep and VF17 Jolly Rogers along with many others maintained total ascendancy over the Japanese for the rest of the war a remarkable achievement for a single typeAfter the Second World War the Corsair remained in production and was used with distinction by the French in IndoChina and again by the US Navy in Korea Since then Corsairs have achieved significant success in air races and more and more are being restored to fly for museums and warbird enthusiasts the world overThis comprehensive new book combines technical information and detailed development history with a fascinating combat history told in many cases by the Second World War and Korean War pilots themselves Well researched readable and illustrated with scores of rare and previously unpublished photographs The Vought F4U Corsair is the perfect book for any fan of the bent wing bird
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The Vought F4U Corsair remains one of the most distinctive and popular aircraft of World War II for aviation enthusiasts Its unique inverted gull wing design and the colorful characters of some of the aces who gained fame flying it in combat have added to its mystique In addition the Corsair was used effectively not only by the United States Navy and Marines but also saw distinguished service in the Fleet Air Arm in Great Britain and the Royal New Zealand Air Force Thus the Corsair has a multinational appeal making it an appealing subject as an MDF
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This book is dedicated to all the brave men and women who have served the US military in troubled times particularly the WWII Naval and Marine aviators who fought so hard and gave so much to keep our country free US Navy Designation FFighter 4fourth fighter design UChance Vought mfr FEATURES Author Jim Sullivan Color By Tom Tullis and Don Greer Illustrations Joe Sewell FRONT COVER F4U1A loaded with a 1000 lb bomb March 1944 BACK COVER F4U1 of VMF124 takes off from Munda Island August 43 F4U4 of VMF312 landing on the USS Bataan off Korea April 51 Historical accurate information Black and White photographs with captions picture descriptions Learn about the F4U1 F4U2 XF4U3 F2GF4U4 F4U5 Au1F4U6 F4U7 SPECS 11 x 825 11195sk irjl
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