Hobby Boss 80386 1/48 F4U-4 Corsair - Early Version

F4U-4 is the last variant to see action during World War II, deliveries to the U.S. Navy of the F4U-4 began late in 1944. It fully equipped naval squadrons four months before the end of hostilities. It had the 2,100 hp  engine. When the cylinders were injected with the water/alcohol mixture, power was boosted to 2,450 hp (1,830 kW). The propeller was changed to a four blade type. Maximum speed was increased to 448 miles per hour (721 km/h) and climb rate to over 1,180 m/min as opposed to the 884 m/min of the F4U-1A. The service ceiling also increased significantly from11,000 m to 12,000m. Item No     80386 Item Name     F4U-4 Corsair early version Bar Code     6939319203861 Scale     1:48 Item Type     Static kit Model Dimension     Length: 213.5mm   Wingspan:260 mm Total Plastic Parts     300+pcs Total Sprues     12sprues Chromeplate Parts     n/a Camouflage Scheme 1.F4u-4 of VF-61 in markings AIR GROUP 6, USS Midway ,19492.US Navy Resin Parts     n/a Metal