Model Number :  F4U-4
Model Name :  Corsair
Model Type:  Fighter

 

Specifications

Overview

Quantities

 

Photographs   -4,  -4B -4C,  -4M,  -4N -4P

 

 

Dimensions

Wingspan

40.90 ft

Overall Langth

33.67 ft

Height

14.75 ft

Weights and Capacities

Empty Weight

9206 lb

Gross Weight

14670 lb

Useful Load

 

Fuel Capacity

* 534 gal

Oil Capacity

20 gal

Powerplant Characteristics

Type:   Pratt & Whitney 18 cylinder, twin row, air cooled radial -- R-2800-18W

Rating

** 2100 hp

Displacement 

 

Weight

 

Size (length X diameter)

 

Performance

Maximum Speed, Sea Level

446 mph

Landing Speed, Sea Leavel

 

Stall Speed, Sea Level

 

Initial Rate-of-Climb  

3870 ft/min

Cruise Speed, Sea Level

215 mph

Range at Cruise Speed

1015 miles

Service Ceiling

41500 ft

Absolute Ceiling

 

 

 

Crew: 1

Armament:  F4U-4  Six .50 cal machine guns
                     F4U-4B&F4U-4N - four 20-mm cannons plus eight 5 inch rockets under
                     wings or up to 4,000 lb on centerline and pylon racks
                     F4U-4C - four 20-mm cannons.

 

 

NOTES:

                    *    Includes two 150-gal drop tanks.
                  **    This engine provided 2,450 hp for short periods of time by the use
                          of water injection for war emergency power.