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F4U-4 is the last variant to see action during World War II, deliveries to the U.S. Navy of the F4U-4 began late in 1944. It fully equipped naval squadrons four months before the end of hostilities. It had the 2,100 hp engine. When the cylinders were injected with the water/alcohol mixture, power was boosted to 2,450 hp (1,830 kW). The propeller was changed to a four blade type. Maximum speed was increased to 448 miles per hour (721 km/h) and climb rate to over 1,180 m/min as opposed to the 884 m/min of the F4U-1A. The service ceiling also increased significantly from11,000 m to 12,000m.
- Item No: 80386
- Item Name: F4U-4 Corsair early version
- Bar Code: 6939319203861
- Scale 1:48
- Item Type: Static kit
- Model Dimension Length: 213.5mm Wingspan: 260mm
- Total Plastic Parts: 300+pcs
- Total Sprues: 12 sprues
- Chromeplate Parts: n/a
- Camouflage Scheme:
- 1.F4u-4 of VF-61 in markings AIR GROUP 6, USS Midway, 1949
- 2.US Navy
- Resin Parts: n/a
- Metal Parts: n/a
- Photo Etched Parts: n/a
- Film Accessory: n/a
- Released Date: 2012-01
- More Features:
- The kit consists of over 300 parts and 4 clear parts for canopy.
- Detailed fuselage & wing with accurate design
- Engine with fine detail
- Detailed gear cabin