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 80387 Item Name F4U-4 Corsair Late version Bar Code 6939319203878 Scale 1:48 Item Type Static kit Model Dimension Length:215 mm Wingspan:260 mm Total Plastic Parts 300+ Total Sprues 12sprues Chromeplate Parts n/a Camouflage Scheme US Navy Resin Parts n/a Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts n/a Film Accessory n/a Released Date 2012-09 More Features the kit consists of over 300 parts and 11 clear parts for canopy. -Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design -Engine with fine detail -Detailed gear cabin

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• Scale: 1:48

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