1:32 Vought F4U-1D Corsair
Item #60327

Description

This is the D variant of the popular Corsair World War II fighter
plane. It uses new parts to recreate features specific to the
F4U-1D, which was the first Corsair to be cleared for use on
aircraft carriers. This fighter-bomber could carry drop tanks on
new hard points under the wing root, and up to 8 rockets under
the outer wing. It provided invaluable close support for ground
troops during landings in places such as the Philippines and
Okinawa, and continued to serve after WWII, in Korea.

F4U-1D Specific Detail differences from previous variants:

1. The semi-bubble canopy was altered during production to remove
upper side frames and improve visibility.
2. Propeller blades were thicker from the root.
3. Hardpoints under the wing root allowed carrying of bombs and
drop tanks.
4. The tail wheel cover had a new fairing to improve
aerodynamics.
5. Outer wing sections had extended metal areas with mounts for
eight rockets total.
6. Cockpit floor window was scrapped.