By Bob Jenny
Chest (front) Design or Hat Design
Did You Know?
Chance Voight F4U Corsair
The Corsair was the first Navy fighter to exceed 400 m.p.h. Designed in 1938, this aircraft's career lasted until 1965 - the longest span of any World War II era fighter. Calling the Corsair "Whistling Death", the Japanese lost 2,140 aircraft to her, while only destroying 189 of the Corsairs.
Corsair Facts
| Single seat carrier based fighter-bomber |
| Power: Pratt and Whitney 2450 h.p. R-2800-18W with water ethanol |
| Weight: Empty 9,900 lbs. - Loaded 14,000 lbs. |
| Maximum Speed: 462 m.p.h. |
| Initial Climb: 2890 feet per minute |
