NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Chance Vought F-4U Corsair was the first United States production fighter aircraft to exceed 400 mph in level flight. The aircraft was engineered by Rex Beisel and Igor Sikorsky. At 13’ 2” diameter, it sported the largest propeller ever fitted to a single engine aircraft.
Originally only the U.S.M.C. flew the F4U Corsair because the U.S. Navy considered the aircraft unsuitable for carrier operations. This was due to the F4U’s rearward cockpit placement, limiting visibility over the nose of the aircraft, high engine torque, and a tendency to spring on landing. Glowing reports from U.S.M.C. pilots about the performance of the F4U against enemy aircraft, particularly the Japanese Zero, made the U.S. Navy reconsider their original decision.
The WW II record of the Chance Vought F-4U Corsair was 2,140 enemy aircraft downed in air-to-air combat vs. a loss of 189 F4U aircraft. The aircraft flew for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Navy.
Perhaps the best known F4U Corsair pilot was USMC Maj. “Pappy” Boyington who scored a total of 28 victories over enemy aircraft. He was the highest scoring USMC ace of WW II.
Before WW II ended, Chance Vought F-4U Corsair aircraft flew a total of over 64,000 missions.
The F4U Corsair also served in Korea in a ground attack role, flying 80% of all U.S.N. and U.S.M.C. missions in the first year of the war.
The French used the aircraft in Indochina against the Viet Minh between 1952 and 1954.
It is said that a F4U Corsair could endure more damage than most any other fighter aircraft of its day, climb, roll and maneuver with the best fighters of the day, and carry a heavier bomb load than some medium twin engine bombers. Pilots said it could out turn and out dive just about any enemy aircraft.
Over 12,500 Chance Vought F-4U Corsair aircraft of all types were built before production ended in 1952.
Specifications
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fighter/bomber
one
P&W R2800-8
2,450 hp
4 blade 13' 2"
9,200 lbs.
14,670 lbs.
6 x .50 cal.
4,000 lbs.
33' 8"
40' 10"
215 mph
446 mph
3,870 fpm
41,500 feet
1,000 miles
5/29/40
1943
1953
There is a F4U Corsair rc from Nitro Planes shown in the first picture below. It has a 38" wingspan, 31" length, and includes a brushless
outrunner motor. All up weight is around 20 oz.
The Nitro planes rc F4U Corsair is in the next picture below. It has a 58" wingspan and 43" length, for .40 to .50 two stroke or .52 to .63 four stroke engines, and weighs about 6 lbs.
Easy RC has a rc F4U Corsair ARF for sale with a wingspan of 34" and length of 29 1/2" powered by a Speed 370 motor.
FOR SALE in the last ad on this page is of the GWS F4U Corsair rc ARF
with a 35 1/2" wing span, 28 1/2" length, that comes with a geared EPS 350C motor. The last price we saw was around $50.
Nitro planes has a ARF rc F4U Corsair for sale with a 75 1/2" wingspan that can be powered by .91 to 1.08 two
stroke or 1.20 four stroke engines. The wing is sheeted foam and the fuselage is fiberglass. Weight is around 11 lbs.
Like to build your radio control airplanes from plans? Nick Ziroli Plans has giant scale 93" wingspan F4U Corsair plans for sale. It uses 3.7 c.i.d. or larger engines.
Top Flight has a kit for sale of a giant scale 86" rc F4U Corsair for 2.1 - 2.8 glow or 2.5 - 4.25 gas power.
If you want a smaller Top Flight rc airplane, try the 62" wingspan rc F4U Corsair for .61 - .91 engines. Its picture is on the bottom of this page.
Jack Devine Models has two rc F4U Corsair airplanes for sale. One has a 72" wingspan that uses from .90 - .1.50 engines.
They also have a giant scale 85" wingspan Corsair rc airplane for sale that uses ST 3250 or G45 power.
Toysonics has a rc F4U Corsair ARF for sale. It is made from balsawood and ply with a 34" wingspan and 28" length. Included is a Speed 400 size motor and controller. Weight is about 16 oz.
Thunder Tiger has a rc F4U Corsair ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 34" and length is 29". It needs a Speed 400 size motor. Weight is around 19 1/2 oz.
At Giant Scale Planes you will find a 58" wingspan rc F4U Corsair for sale that uses power from .40 - .50 engines.
Hobby-Lobby has a 44" wingspan rc F4U Corsair RTF for sale.
Guan Li, China, has a foamy rc F4U Corsair RTF for sale with a 35 1/2" wingspan that is 29 1/2" long. It comes with a Speed 370 type motor and weighs about 17 oz.
Yongkang Fly Model Factory, China has a F4U Corsair ARF for scale. The scale model rc airplane has a wingspan of 55" and is 46" long with a weight of around 6 3/4 lbs. Engines can be .52 two stroke or .75 four stroke.
Senye International Trading Co., Ltd., China, has a rc F4U Corsair ARF for sale made from balsawood and plywood. It has a 55" wingspan.
Shenzhen Model-Fans Electronic Co., Ltd., China, has a ready to fly F4U Corsair RTF for sale. Its wingspan is 39". It is 33" long, weighs about 25 oz. and has a Speed 400 type motor.
Shenzhen Fms Hobby Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, is selling a foamy RTF F4U Corsair with a 29 1/2" wingspan that is 34" long and weighs around 1 lb. It also comes in kit form and as a ARF.
Shantou Lanyu Model Industrial Co., Ltd., China has a F4U Corsair RTF radio control airplane for sale. Its wingspan is 37" and its length is 39 1/2". It comes with a geared Speed 370 type motor and weighs around 15 oz.
Along-RC Co., Ltd., China, has a RTF F4U Corsair for sale with a 34" wingspan and a 39 1/2" length. Its motor is a geared 370 size.
Shenzhen Pasontech Hobby Co., Ltd., China, has a giant scale ARF F-4U Corsair for sale. It is 85" long with a wingspan of 94 1/2" and weighs about 31 lbs. You will need from 60 to 100 cc engine power.
Toys Good Industrial Co., Ltd., China, has a rc ARF F4U Corsair for sale that features a fiberglass fuselage. Its wingspan is 56 1/2", and it is 47" long. Weight is about 6 lbs. Engines can be a .46 two stroke or .52 four stroke.
Cheerwing Technology Industry Ltd., Hong Kong, sells a rc F4U Corsair RTF with a 37" wingspan.
GHD Crafts & Toys Factory, China, has a 37" wingspan rc F4U Corsair RTF for sale.
Shenzhen SDS Electric Co., Ltd., China has a rc F4U Corsair ARF for sale with a 56 1/2" wingspan that is 47" long. It needs a .46 two stroke or .52 four stroke engine to propel its approximately 6 lb. weight.
Royal Megatoys Indo, Indonesia, has a 1/6 scale rc F4U Corsair EP ARF for sale. It is made from balsa and ply and includes retractable landing gear. You need to supply and unspecified motor.
Cyclone Technology Industrial Ltd., China, has a rc F4U Corsair for sale. It is a ARF that has a wingspan of 56".
Chigift Electronic Co., Ltd., China, has a RTF F4U Corsair for sale that weighs about 15 oz. and includes a geared 370 motor. No wingspan or length are given.
If you have a favorite rc F4U Corsair radio control airplane, please email us with details.
At You Tube rwright142 posted a video of a rc F4U Corsair under construction.
At You Tube wcolby posted a video of the landing of a rc F4U Corsair.
At RC Universe viperjody had a rc F4U Corsair RTF for sale.
At RC Groups ty horn started a thread about a new rc F4U Corsair.
At RC Groups colbourne posted about his recently assembled rc F4U Corsair.
Cybertom of RC Universe had questions about a rc F4U Corsair kit he purchased.
David Piers built a rc giant scale F4U Corsair with a 92" wingspan that uses a Q75 engine for power.
Mike Williams build a rc F4U Corsair giant scale airplane with a 95" wingspan that weighs about 40 lbs. It uses a Sachs 5.2 engine.
Andrew Webber has a rc F4U Corsair with a 85" wingspan that weighs about 30 lbs. he uses a G62 engine to pull it around the sky.
Mike Garrison has a 87" wingspan rc F4U Corsair. It uses a 52 cc engine and weighs about 32 lbs.
Dan Thomas built a 90" wingspan rc F4U Corsair that is powered by a 4.2 Sachs engine.
Mary Beckenmann has a 74" wingspan rc F4U Corsair powered by a Saito 1.50. It weighs about 16 lbs ready to fly.
Sandy Michaelson built a rc F4U Corsair with a 76" wingspan and a weight of about 14 lbs. It uses O.S. 1.08 power.
Anthony Drew has a giant scale F4U Corsair radio control airplane with a 90" wingspan and G-62 engine. Weight is about 37 lbs.
Sal Lemon built a 98" wingspan F4U Corsair giant scale model rc airplane. A GT 80 powers it.
Tony Randolph built a rc giant scale F4U Corsair from a Royal kit. It has a wingspan of 105" and uses a Sachs 5.8 to pull its 44 lb. weight through the air.
Gregory Ronalds built his rc giant scale F4U Corsair from a kit. It has a 100" wingspan and uses a BME 116 Xtreme engine turning a 28 x 12 prop for power.
Harold Johnson scratch built his rc F4U Corsair. Its wingspan is 86" and weight about 35 lbs. Harold uses a D&B 61 cc engine up front.
Steven Jeffreys scratch built a giant scale rc F4U Corsair. It has a 150" wingspan and uses 31 cc engine power. Weight is about 95 lbs.
Randy Lemondowski has a rc F4U Corsair from a Ziroli kit. Wingspan is 92" and weight about 34 lbs. Power comes from a Sachs 4.2 engine.
Chance Vought F4U Corsair
with a 35 1/2" wing span, 28 1/2" length, that comes with a geared EPS 350C motor. The last price we saw was around $50. 
