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FG-1D Corsair

Statistics for FG-1D Corsair

type
Single-­seat Night-­fighter and Ground Attack Aircraft
bureau number
88368
nmna id
2005.073.001
manufacturer
Goodyear
powerplant
One 1715-­kW (2300-­hp) Pratt & Whitney R-­2800-­32W radial engine
maximum speed
756 km/h (470 mph) at 8169 m (26,800 ft)
climb rate
1152 m/min (3780 fpm)
cruising speed
365 km/h (227 mph)
service ceiling
12,619 m (41,400 ft)
Armament
Four 20-­‐mm cannon, plus up to 907 kg (2000 lb) of bombs, rockets and external fuel
weights
Empty 4392 kg (9683 lb) Maximum take-­‐off 6398 kg (14,105 lb)
dimensions
Span: 12.50 m (41 ft 1 in) Length: 10.21 m (33 ft 6 in) Height: 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in) Wing area: 29.17m2 (314 sq ft)

With its signature inverted gull wings and over-sized propeller, the powerful FG-1D Corsair could hit 470 mph, pack a stinging punch and strike fear in the hearts of Japanese Zero fighter pilots. Developed by Chance Vought Aviation as the F4U Corsair, many a WWII U.S. carrier pilot considered Corsair the finest fighter in the Pacific.

Fg 1D Corsair
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