The F4U Corsair was one of the most successful fighter aircraft during World War II. When World War II ended, the jet age began in earnest; the Corsair was one of the very propeller driven fighters to continue in development and production. The F4U-5 was the first version developed and flown after the war, and several sub-variants were produced. The F4U-5 was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800-32W radial engine, power output 2.300 hp, max. speed: 756 km/h (470 mph). Armamend included four 20mm cannons mounted in the wings, and eight optional rockets carried on stub pylons under the outer wing panels. Two bombs or external fuel tanks could be loaded on larger pylons under the center wing section. F4U-5s were used extensively in Korea as night fighters and ground attack aircraft. Many of later models remaining in service with the US Navy and Marine Corps well into the 1950s.

Model-details:
Fine surface details with flush metal joints
Detailed cockpit with instrument panel, Imitation engine
Separate flaps on wings, Detailed landing gear
Movable propeller, Pylons for external loads,         10 rockets, 2 auxiliary tanks, 2 bombs
Decals for 2 US Navy versions

Colors required: 15 43 65 350