F4U-1 CORSAIR
Scale: 1/72
Brand: ACADEMY
Item # 12457

Was kit #1657.

The revolutionary F4U Corsair was originally designed in 1938 in
response to a US Navy request for a high speed carrier-based
fighter.

The producers of this plane, Chance Vought, attempted to place
the largest available engine in the smallest possible airframe.
This required the plane to be fitted with an awkward type of
landing gear, resulting in the introduction of the inverted
gullwing, the signature feature of this fighter.

US Navy carrier trials of the plane were disappointing. however.
and the plane was relegated to a land-based role. It performed
admirably from the ground and saw extensive use during the latter
stages of World WarII and later during the Korean War in service
with both the Navy and the Marines.

The Corsair, which easily outperformed every other American
fighter of its time, was armed with six 12.7mm wing-mounted
radial piston engine, was capable of 417mph.

Fully engraved panel lines & rivet detail
Highly detailed cockpit interior
Optional position landing gear door