Franklin Mint Armour Collection B11B672
Vought F4U Corsair Diecast Model
RNZAF No.21 Sqn, Jacquinot Bay, New Britain, 1945
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vought F4U Corsair | | 8.25" | | 10" |
The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was a carrier-capable fighter aircraft that saw service in World War II and the Korean War (and in isolated local conflicts). Goodyear-built Corsairs were designated FG and Brewster-built aircraft F3A. The Corsair served in some air forces until the 1960s, following the longest production run of any piston-engined fighter in U.S. history (1942–1952). Some Japanese pilots regarded it as the most formidable American fighter of World War II. The U.S. Navy counted an 11:1 kill ratio with the F4U Corsair.
Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for a single-seat carrier based fighter, the F4U was first flown on May 29th, 1940. This versatile aircraft saw service with both the Navy and Marine Corps in WW II and in the Korean War. During its lifetime, the Corsair underwent numerous improvements such as a lengthened fuselage, a high visibility bubble-top canopy and folding inverted gull wings that provided clearance for a large propeller. Its performance advantage, 400 mph capability, the ability to withstand punishment and six .50 Browning machine guns made the F4U a devastating weapon against aircraft, ground targets and ships.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Franklin Mint’s 1:48 scale Corsair series includes mid- and late-war variants with a taller and wider clear-view canopy. The large canopy provides a clear view of a fully rendered cockpit interior and instrument panels, and a nicely detailed radial engine is clearly visible inside the cowling behind an all metal propeller. Below the solid metal wing, the all metal fixed landing gear with textured tires is wonderfully detailed. The late war variant has a four-bladed propeller, and each release features a variety of ordinances such as bombs or external fuel tanks below the fuselage or high velocity rockets mounted below the wings.
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The Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" presents diecast detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Armour Collection diecast airplanes from The Franklin Mint require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal and plastic components, the die cast airplanes in the Franklin Mint's Armour Collection are 100% true to scale. Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Detailed cockpit interiors.
- No pilot figures.
- Sturdy fixed metal landing gear for static display.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside.
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