The Corsair was definitely the longest-lived of the Navy fighters of WWII, its last combat sortie being in 1971 with El Salvador, and the F4U-4 was considered the 'ultimate' Corsair. It was the fastest, best dogfighter of the series. A500 F4U Corsair 2.4G 4CH RC Airplane 3D 6Gyro RTF Aerobatic Aircraft Glider Toy. The F4u-4 also participated in combat in Korea. The F4U-4 first saw combat at the battle for Okinawa in 1945. This included a new cockpit floor, new consoles, re-designed instrument panel, and a simplified seat which consisted of a bucket-type base and a flat armored plate for a back rest. The other major change was a complete re-design of the cockpit, making it more ergonomic. The exhaust system was also re-designed with exhaust outlets both above and below the wings. This engine required more air, creating the need to re-design the nose with the distinctive chin intake. Accurately reproduced exterior and cockpit. Clear pieces for canopy, engine cover and instrument panel. The F4U-4 Corsair used the Pratt & Whitney R2800-18W, later upgraded to the R2800-42W. Features 350 medium gray plastic pieces attached to sprue trees.
This Corsair saw service in the final stages of the Pacific War. It was in production longer than any other US fighter in World War II (1942-1952) with 12,571 built, some of which remained in service as late as 1965.The F4U-4 is a version 2.01 addition to War birds. This plan set comes with blueprints for both the scratch built and parts cut from CNC Made from 3/8 plywood, metal running gear, and plastic/fiberglass parts. The Chance-Vought F4U Corsair was one of the most successful fighters of WWII.
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