F4U Corsair
Next up is the Vought F4U Corsair, which is perhaps the best-known American naval fighter of World War II. You cannot tell from this angle but the wings do fold as is typical for naval aircraft which have to be able to land on an aircraft carrier. The F4U-4 was introduced in April 1944 and featured a more powerful engine that raised its top speed to 446 miles per hour. Some Japanese pilots regarded it as the most formidable American fighter of World War II, and the Navy counted an 11:1 kill ratio. The 4 version of the Corsair saw limited service in World War II (due to its challenges landing on a carrier), but was the mainstay of Marine ground attack squadrons during the Korean War.
Size: 6962px × 4641px
Location: Tucson, AZ
Photo credit: © B. David Cathell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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