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Author : Thomas Brinkman
Release : 2006
Genre : Corsair (Fighter plane)
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Book Synopsis An Aeronautical Engineer's View-- the Vought F4U Corsair and Its Contemporaries by : Thomas Brinkman
Download or read book An Aeronautical Engineer's View-- the Vought F4U Corsair and Its Contemporaries written by Thomas Brinkman. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James D’Angina
Release : 2014-11-20
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 273/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Vought F4U Corsair by : James D’Angina
Download or read book Vought F4U Corsair written by James D’Angina. This book was released on 2014-11-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 12,500 produced, the Vought F4U Corsair is one of the icons of mid-20th century military aviation. It was as a Marine Corps aircraft that the Corsair was to become famous, fighting through World War II and Korea. Able to outperform its contemporaries, notably the A6M Zero, the Corsair combined speed, resilience and firepower. It also served in Indochina and Algeria, and in 1969's 'Soccer War' between Honduras and El Salvador, Corsairs were flown by both sides and fought the last propeller-aircraft dogfights in history. This highly illustrated volume recounts the design and development history of one of the most iconic fighters in military aviation history.
Author : Maciej Noszczak
Release : 2018-04
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
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Book Rating : 815/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Chance Vought F4u Corsair by : Maciej Noszczak
Download or read book Chance Vought F4u Corsair written by Maciej Noszczak. This book was released on 2018-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In February 1938, the United States Navy opened a competition for a new fighter. His maximum speed and operational ceiling were to exceed all the machines that the American aviation had at the time. Among others, the Chance Vought company entered the competition. The Corsair was designed by a team of engineers led by Rex Beisel, the company's chief constructor. The prototype XF4U-1 was flown on May 29, 1940. The Corsair was powered by an eighteen-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp. That was the largest and the most powerful radial engine ever installed in a single-seat front fighter
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Release : 1978-12
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Book Synopsis Popular Mechanics by :
Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by . This book was released on 1978-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Author : Martin W. Bowman
Release : 2019-12-27
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 907/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Vought F4U Corsair by : Martin W. Bowman
Download or read book The Vought F4U Corsair written by Martin W. Bowman. This book was released on 2019-12-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully illustrated history of the iconic American fighter plane examines its development and combat experience through WWII and beyond. First flown in 1940, the Vought F4U Corsair was the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description. Powered by a huge 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine, the first Corsairs were capable of speeds up to 417 miles per hour. This figure would rise to nearly 450mph in later versions. The F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942 and over time was extensively used by the US Marines, Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force. Famous squadrons that flew these planes—like VMF-214 'The Black Sheep' and VF-17 'Jolly Rogers'—maintained their superiority over the Japanese for the rest of the war. After the Second World War the Corsair was used with distinction by the French in Indo-China and again by the US Navy in Korea. Since then, Corsairs have remained a favorite among warbird enthusiasts the world over. This comprehensive book examines the engineering of the Corsairs alongside a detailed history of their development and usage in combat. Illustrated with scores of rare and previously unpublished photographs, Vought F4U Corsair is the perfect book for any fan of the 'bent wing bird'.
