Model Number :  F4U-1
Model Name :  Corsair
Model Type:  Fighter

 

Specifications

Overview

Quantities

 

Photographs  -1,  -1C,  -1D,  (WM)

 

 

Dimensions

Wingspan

40.90 ft

Overall Langth

33.30 ft

Height

16.10 ft

Weights and Capacities

Empty Weight

8982 lb

Gross Weight

14009 lb

Useful Load

 

Fuel Capacity

* 537 gal

Oil Capacity

20 gal

Powerplant Characteristics

Type:   Pratt & Whitney 18 cylinder, twin row air cooled radial, R-2800-8

Rating

2000 hp

Displacement 

 in3

Weight

 lb

Size (length X diameter)

 

Performance

Maximum Speed, Sea Level

425 mph

Landing Speed, Sea Leavel

 

Stall Speed, Sea Level

 

Initial Rate-of-Climb  

3100 ft/min

Cruise Speed, Sea Level

186 mph

Range at Cruise Speed

1015 miles

Service Ceiling

37000 ft

Absolute Ceiling

 

 

 

Crew: 1

Armament:  Six .50-caliber machine guns.

 

 

NOTES:

              *     Internal fuel  (273 gal) plus two 150-gal drop tanks = standard maximum
                     fuel (537 gal).
                     Internal fuel (237gal) plus three 170-gal drop tanks = ablolute maximum
                     fuel (747 gal).