F4U Corsair MetalModelPremium The Tomcat's variable geometry wings

The Tomcat's variable geometry wings provide optimal performance across the flight envelope

Unmatched in its maneuverability

Its turbo-supercharged radial engines gave it the necessary high-altitude performance to fly above the effective range of antiaircraft artillery

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and maneuverability

F4U Corsair MetalModelPremium The Tomcat's variable geometry wingsThe most capable carrier based fighter bomber of World War II featured the largest engine available at the time: the 2,000 hp, 18 cylinder Pratt & Whitney R 2800 Double Wasp radial. It was the first US warplane to exceed 400 mph in level flight. The plane featured an unusual inverted gull wing to keep the undercarriage short while allowing the use of the large diameter propeller demanded by the powerful engine. Specifications: Number of Sheets: 2