| Item No | FOV-812020A |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/72 |
| Product Name | 1/72 美军维多利亚F-4U "海盗船"战斗机 1944年, 美国海军陆战队，VF-17 中队，“Ira C. Kepford中尉”，海盗旗” |
| Country | USA |
| Machine Type | Fighter aircrafts |
| Materials | ABS, Polycarbonate, PVC & Zinc Alloy |
| Weight | 620 g / 21.86 ounce |
| Product Size | 131 x 156 x 51 mm / 5.16 x 6.14 x 2 in. |
| Box Size | 300 x 190 x 160 mm / 11.82 x 7.48 x 6.3 in. |
The F4U Corsair was developed by Chance Vought in early 1938 as part of the U.S. Navy’s high-altitude, high-speed carrier fighter program.
June 11, 1938: First prototype construction began.
May 29, 1940: Maiden flight of the prototype.
Most-produced carrier fighter of WWII: Over 12,500 units built.
Operators:
United States Navy/Marine Corps (primary user)
British Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm
French Navy
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Long service life: Remained in active duty into the 1950s, seeing combat in the Korean War as a ground-attack aircraft.
Nicknamed "Whistling Death" by Japanese forces due to the distinctive high-pitched sound produced by air rushing through its wing-root oil coolers during dives.
Superior performance: Outclassed most Japanese fighters in speed, firepower, and durability.
Versatile roles: Excelled in air superiority, close air support (CAS), and fighter-bomber missions.
The F4U Corsair was not only a WWII icon but also a long-serving combat aircraft, proving its worth across multiple conflicts. Its unique inverted gull-wing design and Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine made it one of the most formidable piston-engine fighters in history.
