Vought XF4U-4 "Corsair"
A premier World War II carrier-based and ground support fighter of the U.S. Navy and Marines, the "Corsair" combined the most powerful engine of the period with the smallest possible airframe. Corsairs were produced by the Vought Aircraft Division of United Aircraft in Stratford, CT. The first prototype was flown on May 29, 1940. In an early trial it flew a speed course from Stratford to Hartford at 405 mph.
This example is a pre-production prototype, the third of 2,356 F4U-4's built. It was used in armament tests and stored until it joined the Museum's collection.
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Read MoreThis example is a pre-production prototype, the third of 2,356 F4U-4's built. It was used in armament tests and stored until it joined the Museum's collection.
For more information, please visit: http://neam.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109
