The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. 12,571 F4U Corsairs were manufactured in the longest production run of any piston engined fighter in U.S. history from 1942 to 1953. Photo taken at the National Museum of the Marine Corp, January 2014. Info from Wikipedia. Statistics 1 pilot, length 33 feet 4 inches (10.1 m), wingspan 41 feet (12.5 m), empty weight 8,982 pounds (4,073 kg), loaded weight 11,432 pounds (5,185 kg) and a single Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8 radial engine, 2,000 hp (1,491 kW). Performance maximum speed 417 mph (671 km/h), range 1,015 mi (882 nmi (1,633 km)), service ceiling 36,900 ft (11,247 m). Armament 6 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) AN/M2 Browning machine guns, 4 × 5 in (12.7 cm) high velocity aircraft rockets and/or 2,000 pounds (910 kg) of bombs. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana