F4U-4 Corsair 1/48 Die Cast Model, Capt. Phillip C. Delong, VMF-312, USS Bataan
Features
- Model is approximately 8.25" long with a 10" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening Canopy
- Display stand included
- Rotating Propeller
The Vought F4U Corsair was one of the most effective and iconic American fighter aircraft of World War II. First flown in 1940 and entering combat in 1943, it featured a unique inverted gull-wing design to accommodate its large propeller and powerful 2,000-horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine. Capable of speeds over 400 mph, the Corsair was armed with six .50 caliber machine guns and could carry bombs or rockets for ground-attack missions. Initially rejected for carrier use due to visibility and landing issues, it found great success with the U.S. Marine Corps operating from island airstrips. Carrier modifications eventually made it fully carrier-capable. Nicknamed "Whistling Death" by Japanese forces, the Corsair proved itself in dogfights against the Mitsubishi Zero and was credited with an 11:1 kill ratio. Its rugged construction, speed, and firepower made it a favorite among pilots and a key contributor to Allied air superiority in the Pacific.
