A beautifully preserved Vought F4U Corsair, famous for its distinctive gull wings, on display in a museum setting.
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Spotter's notes
This Corsair greets you when you enter the main part of the Udvar-Hazy. I read a story a while ago where the actual pilot that flew this exact aircraft during WW2, visited it here at the museum. Mind blowing!
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
F4UC
Model
F4U Corsair
Manufacturer
Vought
Livery
US Navy WWII Blue with National Star Insignia
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine
Wingspan
12.5 m
Length
10.16 m
Height
4.90 m
MTOW
6,441 kg
Range
1,600 km
Capacity
1 (pilot)
Cruise Speed
315 km/h
Location
Airport Code
IAD/KIAD
Airport Name
Washington Dulles International Airport