The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was …

They accomplished their objective in combat as well as pioneering the night fighter mission. The F4U-2 experience served as a sound basis for the F4U-5N which later served with distinction …

The squadron’s F4U-2 fighters had the distinctive, metal-brace canopy unique to early Corsairs and the APS-4 radar housed inside a dome on the right wing. Those first Corsairs really were …

The initial Engineering design of the F4U-2 was complete at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. A mock up was complete and ready for review on January 28, 1942. Shortly …

Jan 10, 2022 · Since the Corsair, second of the name, first flew in 1940, this made for 36 years of service. A rare feat for any WW2 vintage model. One key to understand this success could be …

Dec 31, 2023 · The only Marine night fighter squadron to use the F4U-2 was VMF(N)-532, commanded by Major Everette H. Vaughn. VMF(N)-532 used its F4U-2 for night interceptions …

The squadron, which flew the F4U-2 Corsair, was the second night fighter squadron commissioned by the Marine Corps, the first to fly a single-seat, radar-equipped night fighter, …

The F4U-2 was a night fighter version of the F4U-1 equipped with airborne radar (APS-4 or APS-6). One starboard gun was removed and the loadout per gun was reduced to 250 rounds. …

May 10, 2024 · 高性能艦上戦闘機として開発が進められたF4U、航空母艦での運用が難しいと思われた初期型は陸上から運用されました。 その後改良され、機動部隊に配備されていきま …

Jan 25, 2020 · Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series HA8220 F4U-2 Corsair “Midnite Cocktail” VMF(N)-532, USMC, Saipan, July 1944. THIS SHOWS HOW THE WINGS GO FROM …