CHANCE VOUGHT F4U-4 "CORSAIR"
The masterpiece of the WWII fighter era, this is the F4U-4 Corsair that will be at LEGENDY NEBES, another piece of The Flying Bulls fleet. When someone says warbird, this will probably be one of your first choices.
The Chance Vought F4U-4 Corsair was developed to reach maximum speed with minimal air resistance. Every stud is flush-mounted, the transitions are aerodynamically perfect, and every footstep and handle blends into the aluminum skin of the body. Both the main undercarriage and the tail wheel can be retracted into the shaft and disappear under precise closing lids.
The first prototype this aircraft from Chance Vought Aircraft Inc. flew in 1938, and the large 45,957 L displacement makes the powerplant extremely efficient, and aircraft engine enthusiasts can enjoy the typical loud sound of the Pratt & Whitney R 2800 CB-3. Also unique feature is the hydraulic system, which allows the wings to be folded in vertically with a pressure ranging between 900 and 1200 psi (62 and 82 bar) when the plane is parked. This system was introduced due to the limited space on aircraft carriers, for which the Corsair was designed.
There are currently only four pieces in Europe manufactured by Chance Vought Aircraft Inc. In total, there are about fifteen in the world. A Corsair from The Flying Bulls fleet will fly under the registration OE-EAS, manufactured in 1945.
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Specifications
| Characteristics | Characteristics: | ||
| Manufacturer: | Chance Vought | Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney R 2800 CB-3 |
| Crew: | 1 | Power: | 2 400 HP |
| Wingspan: | 12,5 m | Service ceiling: | 12 500 m |
| Length: | 10,2 m | Range: | 1 630 km |
| Height: | 3,2 m | Maximum speed: | 750 km/h |
| Wing area: | 29,2 m2 | Cruising speed: | 430 km/h |
| Empty weight: | 4 400 kg | Rate of climb: | 22 m/s |
| Maximum take-off weight: | 5 215 kg | Fuel consumption: | 300 l/h |
