F4U-4 Corsair 1/32 Trumpeter

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F4U-4 Corsair 1/32 Trumpeter

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$76.95
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TSM2222
UPC:
9.58E+12
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Description

The Chance-Vought F4U Corsair was one of the most successful fighters of WWII. It was in production longer than any other US fighter in World War II (1942-1952) with 12,571 built, some of which remained in service as late as 1965. The F4U-4 saw service in the final stages of the Pacific War. The F4U-4 Corsair used the Pratt & Whitney R2800-18W, later upgraded to the R2800-42W. This engine required more air, creating the need to re-design the nose with the distinctive chin intake. The exhaust system was also re-designed with exhaust outlets both above and below the wings. The other major change was a complete re-design of the cockpit, making it more ergonomic. The F4U-4 first saw combat at the battle for Okinawa in 1945. The Corsair was definitely the longest-lived of the Navy fighters of WWII, its last combat sortie being in 1971 with El Salvador, and the F4U-4 was considered the ‘ultimate’ Corsair.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/32
Parts: 350
Length: 12.64”
Wingspan: 15.36” 
- Painting and assembly required

- 10 sprues, 3 rubber tires and cowling
- Metal aileron and flap shaft
- Photo-etched parts
- Film instrument panel
- Includes instructions

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