{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-32-vought-f4u-4-corsair-aircraft-model-kit","title":"Trumpeter 1\/32 Vought F4U-4 Corsair Aircraft Model Kit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chance-Vought F4U Corsair was one of the most successful fighters of WWII. It was in production longer than any other US fighter in World War II (1942-1952) with 12,571 built, some of which remained in service as late as 1965.The F4U-4 is a version 2.01 addition to War birds. This Corsair saw service in the final stages of the Pacific War. The F4U-4 Corsair used the Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R2800-18W, later upgraded to the R2800-42W. This engine required more air, creating the need to re-design the nose with the distinctive chin intake. The exhaust system was also re-designed with exhaust outlets both above and below the wings. The other major change was a complete re-design of the cockpit, making it more ergonomic. This included a new cockpit floor, new consoles, re-designed instrument panel, and a simplified seat which consisted of a bucket-type base and a flat armored plate for a back rest. The F4U-4 first saw combat at the battle for Okinawa in 1945. The F4u-4 also participated in combat in Korea. It was the fastest, best dogfighter of the series. The Corsair was definitely the longest-lived of the Navy fighters of WWII, its last combat sortie being in 1971 with El Salvador, and the F4U-4 was considered the ‘ultimate’ Corsair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HPD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46740233748737,"sku":"TRU02222","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/4644\/4092\/files\/IMG-2421.png?v=1758054625","url":"https:\/\/docs-hobby-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-32-vought-f4u-4-corsair-aircraft-model-kit","provider":"Docs hobby shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}