T60325 Tamiya 1/32 Vought F4U-1A Corsair

History

The Corsair was originally developed by the American company Vought in response to a February 1938 request for proposal for a carrier fighter aircraft by the U.S. Navy. Designed to surpass even land-based fighters, it featured a 2,000hp engine and massive 4-meter propeller and - most memorably - a unique inverted gull wing. This first version of the Corsair (which means "pirate") was given the nickname "birdcage" due to the large frame sections used in the canopy structure. Thrown into front line action from February 1943 onwards, the aircraft took part in the U.S. military's counter-offensive which was based in the Solomon Islands; it was mainly used by the U.S. Marine Corps and used an advantage in speed and armor over the Japanese Zero fighter to prove a valuable weapon in the arsenal of the U.S. military.

With a highly complex P&W R-2800 engine generating 2,000hp, a 4-meter propeller and striking gull wings, the Corsair was certainly a memorable aircraft; it was effective, too, and was one of the mainstays of the U.S. Navy. The F4U-1A variant was assigned to units from Summer 1943, and featured upgrades such as a semi-bubble canopy (to improve previously limited visibility), plus the ability to carry bombs of up to 1,000lb. It saw a large amount of action in fighting with the Japanese Navy around the Solomon Islands; the Corsair continued to serve through the Korean War in the guise of further variants, the bomber capability pioneered by the F4U-1A proving a most effective addition to the aircraft's inherent ability.

Product Features

High Quality Model Kit with Excellent Detail
More than 500 Parts
Detailed Engine, Cockpit and Wheel wells
Gull wing can be assembled in extended or folded positions
Separate positionable elevators and flaps
Positionable Main landing gear and tail wheel
Two part engine cowls can be removed after model assembly to display engine details
with Limited Edition Clear Cowl Parts
Vinyl Tires
Updated parts to include 1A variant
Photo Etched Parts and Metallic Name plate
Supplied with two High quality Decal sheets and Masking Sheet
Includes display Stand and two pilot figures (standing and Seated)
Includes a full colour 12 page booklet detailing the history of the Corsair
Age Suitability: 14+

Safety Notice: Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts which can present a choking hazard

Specs

Wingspan: 390mm
Fuselage Length: 318mm
Tires: Vinyl
Scale: 1/32

Contents

1 x Tamiya 1/32 Vought F4U-1A Corsair Plastic Model Assembly Kit

Model: T60325
Shipping Weight: 2.0kgs
Manufactured by: Tamiya