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The Air Museum "Planes of Fame", Chino California
Vought F4U-1 'Corsair'

Description
  Manufacturer:Vought
  Base model:F4U
  Designation:F4U
  Version:-1
  Nickname:Corsair
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
  Location:The Air Museum "Planes of Fame", Chino California

Specifications
  Length: 33' 4" 10.1 m
  Height:16' 1" 4.9 m
  Wingspan: 41' 12.5 m
  Wingarea: 314.0 sq ft 29.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 8,982 lb 4,073 kg
  Gross Weight: 14,000 lb 6,349 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8
  Horsepower (each): 2000

Performance
  Range: 1,015 miles 1,634 km
  Cruise Speed: 182 mph 293 km/h 158 kt
  Max Speed: 417 mph 671 km/h 362 kt
  Climb: 2,890 ft/min 880 m/min
  Ceiling: 36,900 ft 11,247 m