Find all the Vought F4U Corsair models. American military aircraft of the Second World War. Built by Vought and put into service in 1942. Vought F4U Corsair models are available in the following scales: 1/48, 1/72, 1/32, and from the following brands: Eduard, Quickboost (by Aires), Aires, Superscale, Techmod, True Details, Tamiya, Squadron, CMK/Czech Master Kits, Eagle Strike.
All information about the Vought F4U Corsair
What is the Vought F4U Corsair?
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American aircraft that appeared during the Second World War in 1968. It was mainly used in the Pacific, within the US Navy and the US Marine Corps Aviation.
The name "Corsair" comes from the name of the Vought O2U Corsair, a biplane designed in the 1920's. It was feared by the Japanese enemy who nicknamed it the Whispering Death.
The Corsair was mainly deployed during the Pacific campaigns against the Imperial Japanese Army in 1943. In April 1945, three hundred and five examples of the Corsair Vought F4U were deployed in the Battle of Okinawa.
What are the different characteristics of the Vought F4U Corsair?
Many versions of the Vought F4U Corsair have been produced since its inception. The different characteristics of the Corsair that can be found are :
Textured surfaces
Possibly retractable wings
A detailed R 2800 engine with double radial
Cock cock for the dashboard
A figurehead
A movable propeller
A detailed landing gear
You will find decals and pre-painted parts on our site for the Corsair variants such as the Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 squadron, US Navy, Ondonga, Solomon Islands, November 1943 or the Vought F4U-1A Corsair, VF-17 squadron, US Navy, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, February 1944.
If you are a fan of reading, you will also find instructive books on how to build the F4U-1A and F4U-1D Corsair Vought by Tamiya or the F4U Corsair Part 1 Details & Scale.
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