Maximum Speed of F4U-1 Airplane #02234
("Cleaned-Up" Version) on War Emergency Power Ratings
Run #1 | Run #2
Indicated Airspeed, knots | 261.5 | 264
| Vo1/2, m.p.h. | 295 | 298
| Pressure Altitude, ft. | 23825 | 22840
| Engine, r.p.m. | 2696 | 2698
| Manifold pressure, in. Hg. | 51.9 | 54.0
| Throttle Setting | Full | Full
| Atmospheric Temperature, °C | -32.5 | -30.2
| NACA Standard Air Temperature, °C | -32.2 | -30.2
| Carburetor Air Temperature, °C | 28 | 30
| B.h.p. (from torquemeter) | 1715 | 1740
| True Airspeed, m.p.h. | 431 | 423
| |
Detail Specification
For
Model F4U-1 Airplane
SUMMARY
Fighter (Normal) | Bomber | Fighter Overload | |
Fuel (gals.) | 178 | 178 | 363 |
Gross Weight (lbs.) | 11,142 | 11,399 | 12,656 |
High Speed at sea level, mph* | 311 | 301 | 310 |
High Speed at 7,400 ft., mph* | 336 | 324 | 333 |
High Speed at 8,250 ft., mph* | 333 | 321 | 330 |
High Speed at 20,000 ft., mph* | 378 | 363 | 373 |
High Speed at 21,100 ft. (mph)* | 375 | 359 | 370 |
High Speed at maximum engine rated altitude, 21,500 ft. mph* | 376 | 361 | 372 |
High Speed at airplane critical altitude, 24,350 ft. (mph)* | 388 | 373 | 383 |
High Speed at airplane critical altitude, 22,900 ft. (mph)** | 388 | 373 | 383 |
Stalling speed at sea level with full load without power, mph | 86.4 | 83.3 | 87.8 |
Stalling speed at sea level with full load with power, mph*** | 74.1 | 75.1 | 79.0 |
Stalling speed at sea level with full load less fuel, mph | 70.5 | 71.5 | 71.9 |
Stalling speed at sea level with full load less 1/2 fuel, mph | 72.3 | 73.2 | 75.5 |
Initial rate of climb at sea level, ft./min. | 2890 | 2760 | 2400 |
Time to climb to 10,000 ft., min. | 3.65 | 3.87 | 4.47 |
Time to climb to 20,000 ft., min. | 8.06 | 8.59 | 9.99 |
Service ceiling, ft. | 36,200 | 35,450 | 33,350 |
Endurance at high speed at 21,500 ft., hrs. | .86 | .86 | 1.76 |
Endurance at 90% high speed at 21,500 ft., hrs. | 1.40 | 1.39 | 2.98 |
Endurance at 75% high speed at 21,500 ft., hrs. | 2.61 | 2.60 | 5.38 |
Endurance at 60% high speed at 21,500 ft., hrs. | 3.76 | 3.71 | 7.37 |
Maximum endurance at 5500 ft., hrs. | 5.05 | 5.05 | 10.3 |
Maximum range at 5500 ft., miles | 965 | 900 | 1850 |
Average speed for max. range at 5500 ft., mph. | 191 | 178 | 179.5 |
Average speed for max. endurance at 5500 ft. (mph) | 191 | 178 | 179.5 |
Take-off distance in calm, ft. | 482 | 507 | 664 |
Take-off distance in 15-knot wind, ft. | 313 | 332 | 447 |
Take-off distance in 25-knot wind, ft. | 217 | 232 | 318 |
* Normal rated power | |||
** Military rated power | |||
*** Approximately 400 bhp (2200 RPM at 17" hg manifold pressure) |
Model F4U-1 Airplane - Performance Characteristics of.
F4U-1 No. 02155
Climb characteristics using best climbing speed, minimum cowl flap opening, and military rated power; | ||
(1) | Rate of climb at sea level | 2,890 fpm |
(2) | Rate of climb at airplane critical altitude in neutral blower (700 ft.) | 2,800 fpm |
(3) | Rate of climb at airplane critical altitude in low blower (15,400 ft.) | 2,300 fpm |
(4) | Rate of climb at airplane critical altitude in high blower (21,200 ft.) | 1,800 fpm |
(5) | Service Ceiling (rate of climb - 100 fpm) | 38,200 |
Maximum true airspeed using military rated power; | ||
(1) | At sea level | 348 mph |
(2) | At airplane critical altitude in neutral blower (14,400 ft.) | 352 mph |
(3) | At airplane critical altitude in low blower (17,800 ft.) | 390 mph |
(4) | At airplane critical altitude in high blower (22,800 ft.) | 395 mph |
F4U-1 No. 02155 Level Speed Performance |
F4U-1 No. 02155 Climb Performance |
Model F4U-1 Airplane - Flight Test of Water
Injection Equipment - TED No. PTR 2105
F4U-1 No. 17930
Power | War Emergency | Military |
High blower airplane critical alt. - ft. | 20,300 | 22,800 |
Maximum speed at high blower airplane critical altitude - MPH | 431 | 417 |
Low blower airplane critical altitude-ft. | 14,600 | 17,600 |
Maximum speed at low blower airplane critical altitude - MPH | 416 | 405 |
Maximum speed at S. L. - MPH | 365 | 350 |
High blower climb crti. alt.-ft | 16,500 | 20,000 |
Maximum rate of climb at high blower climb critical alt.-FPM | 2540 | 1940 |
Low blower climb crit. alt - ft. | 10,500 | 15,000 |
Maximum rate of climb at low blower climb critical alt.-FPM | 3010 | 2350 |
Maximum rate of climb at S. L. FPM | 3210 | 3040 |
Take-off speed - MPH | 86.5 | 86.5 |
Take-off distance - no wind - ft. | 715 | 760 |
Take-off distance - 25 knot wind-ft | 335 | 360 |
Flap setting for take-off | Full | Full |
F4U-1 No. 17930 Level Speed Performance |
F4U-1 No. 17930 Climb Performance |
Model F4U-1 Airplane - Evaluation of Maximum Practicable Combat Rating
Performance at Carburetor Impact Pressure of 32.8"- TED No. PTR 0415
F4U-1 No. 50030
Combat Power (32.8" Hg. carburetor impact pressure setting) |
Blower | Low | High |
RPM | 2700 | 2700 |
BHP | 2176 | 2030 |
Airplane crit. alt.-ft. | 13,200 | 14,800 |
Maximum speed - MPH | 406 | 421.8 |
Manifold pressure-inches Hg. | 61.5 | 61.5 |
Climb |
Blower | Low | High |
RPM | 2700 | 2700 |
BHP | 2160 | 2012 |
Airplane crit. alt.-ft. | 10,200 | 14,500 |
Maximum rate of climb-FPM | 3300 | 2890 |
Manifold pressure-inches Hg. | 61.5 | 61.5 |
F4U-1 No. 50030 Level Speed Performance |
F4U-1 No. 50030 Climb Performance |
Corsair F.Mk.II JT.259
(Double Wasp R2800-8)
Performance trials and position error measurment
Max. rate of climb at 2,000 ft. | = | 2470 ft/min. |
" "   " " " 5,000 ft. | = | 2140 |
" "   " " " 15,300 ft. | = | 2140 " F.T. ht. in Aux. Low gear. |
" "   " " " 20,600 ft. | = | 1640 " " " Aux. High gear. |
" "   " " " 32,000 ft. | = | 250 " |
Maximum level speed performance:- | |||
Max. level speed at 3,400 ft. | = | 334 mph TAS. F.T. ht. in Main gear | |
" "     " " 12,000 ft. | = | 350   " " | Aux. Low gear |
" "     " " 17,800 ft. | = | 373   " " F.T. ht. | |
" "     " " 22,600 ft. | = | 382   " " F.T. ht. | Aux. High gear |
" "     " " 32,000 ft. | = | 351   " " |
Climb Performance
Maximum Level Speed Performance
| |
Final Flight Report
of
Production Inspection Trials
(TED No. BIS 2121)
on
Model F3A-1 Airplane No. 04691
Performance (As an "overload" fighter less wing tank fuel) | |||
1. | Maximum speed (high blower): | ||
Power | Normal | Military | |
Brake horsepower | 1550 | 1650 | |
Airplane critical alt-ft | 24,200 | 23,300 | |
Maximum speed at ACA-MPH | 393.5 | 390 | |
2. | Service ceiling - ft. | 38,000 | 38,000 |
3. | Maximum rate of climb at sea level - FPM | 2380 | 3080 |
4. | Minimum speed at sea level: | ||
"Overload" Fighter | |||
Clean condition - power on - MPH | 99.5 | ||
Clean condition - power off - MPH | 104.5 | ||
Landing condition - power on - MPH | 74.5 | ||
Clean condition - power off - MPH | 86.5 | ||
5. | Take-off data (full flap): | ||
* Brake Horsepower | 1986 | ||
RPM | 2700 | ||
Take-off speed - MPH | 86.0 | ||
Take-off distance - no wind - ft. | 725 | ||
Take-of distance - 25 knot wind-ft. | 340 |
Engine data | Airplane Configuration | |
RPM = 2700 | Cowl flaps - 2/3 open | |
MAP = 54" | Intercooler - closed | |
CAT = 25° | Oil cooler - full open | |
OAT - 21° | Cockpit hood - full open | |
* Note: On basis of AEL Power Curves - reference (h) |
F3A-1 No. 04691 Performance Characterisitcs: Maximum Speed, Brake Horsepower Available |
F3A-1 No. 04691 Performance Characteristics: Climb |
Final Flight Report
of
Production Inspection Trials
(TED No. BIS 2125)
on
Model F4U-1 Airplane
Performance (Airplane No. 02155 loaded as a "normal" fighter except as noted) | |||
(a) | Maximum speed (high blower): | ||
Power | Normal | Military | |
Brake horsepower | 1550 | 1650 | |
Airplane critical alt-ft | 23,800 | 22,800 | |
Maximum speed at ACA-MPH | 395 | 395 | |
(b) | Service ceiling - ft. | 38,200 | 38,400 |
(c) | Maximum rate of climb at sea level - FPM | 2499 | 3160 |
(d) | Minimum speed at sea level: | ||
Airplane No. | 02158 | 02555 | |
Loading | Normal Fighter | Overload Fighter + 176 gal. drop tank | |
Gross weight - lbs. | 11,194 | 13,320 | |
Clean condition - power on - MPH | 97.5 | 103 | |
Clean condition - power off - MPH | 101.5 | 110 | |
Landing condition - power on - MPH | 76.5 | 79 | |
Clean condition - power off - MPH | 83.0 | 90.5 | |
F4U-1 No. 02155 Performance Characterisitcs: Maximum Speed, Brake Horsepower Available | |||
F4U-1 No. 02155 Performance Characteristics: Climb |
Flight Test of Two Model FG-1 Airplanes
No. 14796 (British Corsair Mk IV KD 365)
and British Corsair Mk IV KD 502
(TED No. PTR 2140)
A summary of the performance data obtained on the model FG-1 No. KD 365 at military power is as follows: | |
Airplane critical alt. in high blower ft | 22,600 |
Maximum speed at airplane crit. altitude in high blower, MPH | 389 |
Take-off speed, MPH | 82 |
Take-off distance - zero wind, ft | 675 |
Take-off distance - 25 knot wind, ft | 305 |
Take-off BHP (Torquemeter) | 1,870 |
FG-1 KD-365 Performance Characteristics |
Final Flight Report
of
Production Inspection Trials
(TED NO. BIS 2122)
on
Model FG-1A Airplane No. 14575
Performance (As an "overload" fighter less wing tank fuel) | ||||
Model FG-1A Airplane No. 14575 | ||||
1. | Maximum speed (high blower): | |||
Power | Normal | Military | Combat | |
Brake horsepower | 1495 | 1640 | 2000 | |
Airplane critical alt-ft | 23,300 | 22,300 | 18,000 | |
Maximum speed at ACA-MPH | 390 | 393.0 | 406.0 | |
2. | Service ceiling - ft. | 37,000 | 37,000 | 37,000 |
3. | Maximum rate of climb at sea level - FPM | 2160 | 3120 | 3450 |
Model FG-1A Airplane No. 14062 |
4. | Minimum speed at sea level: | ||
Clean condition - power on - MPH | 96.0 | ||
Clean condition - power off - MPH | 98.0 | ||
Landing condition - power on - MPH | 76.0 | ||
Landing condition - power off - MPH | 83.5 | ||
5. | Take-off data (full flap): | ||
* Brake Horsepower (actual) | 1940 | ||
Take-off speed - MPH | 83.0 | ||
Take-off distance - no wind - ft. | 720 | ||
Take-off distance - 25 knot wind - ft. | 325 |
Engine data | Airplane Configuration | |
RPM = 2700 | Cowl flaps - 3/4 open | |
MAP = 53.5 | Intercooler - closed | |
CAT = 27° | Oil cooler - open | |
OAT - 23° | Cockpit hood - open | |
* Note: On basis of AEL Power Curves - reference (h) |
Detail Specification
For
Model F4U-1D Airplane
SUMMARY
Interceptor | Fighter | Long R. Bomber | |
Fuel (gals.) | 178 | 237 | 407 |
Gross Weight (lbs.) | 11,343 | 12,086 | 14,311 |
High Speed at sea level (mph)* | 318 | 317 | 287 |
High Speed at 7700 ft. (mph)* | 345 | 344 | 310 |
High Speed at 9300 ft. (mph)* | 344 | 343 | 309 |
High Speed at 20,100 ft. (mph)* | 388 | 386 | 344 |
High Speed at 21,700 ft. (mph)* | 386 | 384 | 342 |
High Speed at maximum engine rated altitude, 21,500 ft. (mph)* | 386 | 384 | 342 |
High Speed at airplane critical altitude, 24,400 ft. (mph)* | 401 | 398 | 353 |
High Speed at airplane critical altitude, 23,000 ft. (mph)** | 401 | 398 | 353 |
High Speed at airplane critical altitude, 20,000 ft. (mph)*** | 419 | 416 | 373 |
Stalling speed at sea level with full load without power (mph) | 86.2 | 89.0 | 96.8 |
Stalling speed at sea level with full load with power (mph)**** | 77.0 | 79.5 | 86.5 |
Stalling speed at sea level with full load less fuel (mph) | 76.6 | 78.6 | 78.8 |
Stalling speed at sea level with full load less 1/2 fuel (mph) | 75.2 | 77.2 | 82.7 |
Initial rate of climb at sea level (ft./min)** | 3250 | 2990 | 2200 |
Initial rate of climb at sea level (ft./min)*** | 3390 | 3110 | 2300 |
Initial rate of climb at sea level (ft./min)* | 2880 | 2650 | 1930 |
Time to climb to 10,000 ft. (min.)* | 3.8 | 4.3 | 6.1 |
Time to climb to 20,000 ft. (min.)* | 8.2 | 9.2 | 13.8 |
Service ceiling (ft.)* | 38,700 | 37,100 | 31,400 |
Endurance at high speed at 21,500 ft. (hrs.)* | .86 | 1.15 | 1.97 |
Endurance at 90% high speed * at 21,500 ft. (hrs.)* | 1.39 | 1.83 | 2.94 |
Endurance at 75% high speed * at 21,500 ft. (hrs.)* | 2.64 | 3.42 | 5.20 |
Endurance at 60% high speed * at 21,500 ft. (hrs.)* | 3.79 | 4.82 | 7.02 |
Maximum endurance at 5500 ft. (hrs.) | 4.97 | 6.62 | 10.41 |
Maximum range at 5500 ft. (miles) | 973 | 1264 | 1676 |
Average speed for maximum range at 5500 ft. (mph.) | 196 | 191 | 173 |
Average speed for maximum endurance at 5500 ft. (mph) | 196 | 191 | 147 |
Take-off distance in calm (ft.)* | 562 | 652 | 977 |
Take-off distance in 15-knot wind (ft.) | 357 | 421 | 654 |
Take-off distance in 25-knot wind (ft.) | 243 | 289 | 465 |
* Normal rated power | |||
** Military rated power | |||
*** War Emergency Power | |||
**** Approximately 400 bhp (2200 rpm at 17" hg manifold pressure) |
Corsair F. Mk.IV KD.227
(Double wasp R2800-8W)
Level speed trials with and without water injection
The maximum true airspeeds attained were :- | |
With water injection | 400 mph (347 knots) at 18,400 ft. |
Without water injection | 395 mph (343 knots) at 22,500 ft. |
The following table gives comparison of the performance of this aircraft with that of Corsair II JT.417 reported in the 12th Part of Report No. A.&.A.E.E. 814,a. |
Aircraft | Max. speed without water injection. mph (knots) | Height Ft. | 95% take-off weight lbs. |
Corsair II JT.417 | 393 (341) | 23,400 | 11,290 |
Corsair IV KD.227 | 395 (343) | 22,500 | 11,500 |
This comparison is intended merely to demonstrate the approximate agreement in level speed performance between the two varients. |
Corsair Mk IV KD.227 Level Speed Performance |
Final Flight Report of
Evaluation of Maximum Practicable
Combat Power Rating for the Model F4U-1 Airplane
Model F4U-1 Airplanes No's 55937, 50030
(TED No. PTR 0415)
Maximum Speed | |||
At normal combat power RPM (2700) with No. 25 drill size water jet. | |||
Carburetor Impact Pressure Setting - Ins. Hg. | 31.5 | 32.8 | 33.9 |
Airplane - critical altitude - ft: | |||
High Blower | 19850 | 18800 | 17900 |
Low Blower | 14300 | 13200 | 12200 |
Max. Speed at airplane crit. alt. - MPH: | |||
High Blower | 421 | 422 | 422.5 |
Low Blower | 405.5 | 406 | 406.5 |
Brake Horsepower Available: | |||
High Blower | 1950 | 2030 | 2100 |
Low Blower | 2095 | 2175 | 2250 |
Manifold Pressure - Ins. Hg: | |||
High Blower | 59.8 | 61.8 | 63.4 |
Low Blower | 60.2 | 62.2 | 63.9 |
Climb | |||
At normal combat power RPM (2700) with No. 18 drill size water jet. | |||
Carb. Impact Press. "Hg. | 31.5 | 32.8 | 33.9 |
Airplane Climb - critical altitude - ft: | |||
High Blower | 16500 | 15,400 | 14,400 |
Low Blower | 10700 | 9,800 | 9,000 |
Max. Rate of Climb - FPM: | |||
High Blower | 2940 | 3080 | 3200 |
Low Blower | 3400 | 3570 | 3700 |
F4U-1 No. 50030 Maximum Speed |
F4U-1 No. 50030 Climb |
Detail Specification
For
Model F4U-4 Airplane
SUMMARY
Fighter | Long Range Fighter | Bomber | |
Bomb Load | None | None | 1-1000 |
Gross Weight (lbs.) | 12,405 | 13,529 | 14,562 |
Fuel Quantity (gal.) | 234 | 384 | 384 |
Fuel Weight (lb.) | 1,404 | 2,304 | 2,304 |
High Speed @ Sea Level (knots)* | 281 | 271 | 256 |
High Speed @ 8,100 ft. (knots)* | 319 | 298 | 282 |
High Speed @ 9,600 ft. (knots)* | 308 | 296 | 280 |
High Speed @ 23,100 ft. (knots)* | 364 | 350 | 330 |
High Speed @ 25,500 ft. (knots)* | 362 | 347 | 326 |
High Speed @ Max. Engine Rated Altitude, 25,000 ft. (without ram)(knots)* | 362 | 347 | 327 |
High Speed @ Airplane Critical Altitude, 29,900 ft. (knots)* | 383 | 366 | 344 |
High Speed @ Sea Level (knots)** | 310 | 298 | 283 |
High Speed @ 3,500 ft. (knots)** | 322 | 310 | 293 |
High Speed @ 8,000 ft. (knots)** | 322 | 310 | 293 |
High Speed @ 23,000 ft. (knots)** | 375 | 360 | 340 |
High Speed @ 25,800 ft. (knots)** | 373 | 358 | 338 |
High Speed @ Max. Engine Rated Altitude, 21,900 ft. (without ram)(knots)** | 371 | 356 | 336 |
High Speed @ Airplane Critical Altitude, 29,200 ft. (knots)** | 387 | 370 | 348 |
High Speed @ Sea Level (knots)*** | 328 | 316 | 298 |
High Speed @ 1,500 ft. (knots)*** | 331 | 319 | 302 |
High Speed @ 5,000 ft. (knots)*** | 330 | 318 | 301 |
High Speed @ 20,000 ft. (knots)*** | 378 | 364 | 344 |
High Speed @ 22,500 ft. (knots)*** | 375 | 360 | 340 |
High Speed @ Max. Rated Altitude 19,900 ft. (without ram) (knots)*** | 378 | 364 | 344 |
High Speed @ Airplane Critical Altitude 26,200 ft. (knots)*** | 394 | 377 | 356 |
Stalling speed @ Sea Level with Full Load without Power (knots) | 78.3 | 81.7 | 84.6 |
Stalling speed @ Sea Level with Full Load Less 1/2 Fule without power (knots) | 76.0 | 78.0 | 81.3 |
Stalling speed @ Sea Level with Full Load Less Fuel without Power (knots) | 73.5 | 74.4 | 77.6 |
Stalling speed @ Sea Level with Full Load with Minimum Power for Level Flight (knots) | 69.9 | 73.0 | 75.6 |
Initial Rate of Climb at Sea Level (ft./min)* | 2,580 | 2,230 | 1,900 |
Initial Rate of Climb at Sea Level (ft./min)** | 3,560 | 3,130 | 2,740 |
Initial Rate of Climb at Sea Level (ft./min)*** | 4,360 | 3,900 | 3,470 |
Time to Climb to 10,000 ft. (min.)* | 3.9 | 4.5 | 5.4 |
Time to Climb to 20,000 ft. (min.)* | 8.0 | 9.4 | 11.3 |
Service Ceiling (ft.)* | 40,850 | 38,350 | 38,550 |
Endurance at high speed at 25,000 ft. (hr.) | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
Endurance at 90% high speed at 25,000 ft. (hr.) | 1.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Endurance at 75% high speed at 25,000 ft. (hr.) | 2.9 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Endurance at 60% high speed at 21,500 ft. (hr.) | 4.1 | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Max. Endurance at 7,000 ft. (hrs.) | 6.8 | 10.4 | 8.8 |
Max. Range at 7,000 ft. (naut. miles) | 960 | 1,480 | 1,260 |
Average Speed for Max. Range (knots) | 160 | 162 | 162 |
Average Speed for Max. End. (knots) | 121 | 121 | 121 |
Take-off Distance in Calm (ft.)**** | 685 | 844 | 1,013 |
Take-off Distance in 15-knot wind (ft.)**** | 457 | 575 | 701 |
Take-off distance in 25-knot wind (ft.)**** | 324 | 415 | 514 |
Combat Radius (naut. miles) | 88 | 356 | 320 |
Normal Rated Power * | |||
Military Rated Power ** | |||
Combat Power *** | |||
Take-Off Power **** |
Final Report
on
Project TED No. BIS 2157
Production Inspection Trials
of the
Model F4U-4 Airplane
Performance | |||
Loading configuration - Normal Fighter | |||
Gross Weight - 12500 lbs. C.G. 31.5% MAC (gear up) | |||
1. | Normal Rated Power | ||
(a) Maximum speed in level flight - Vt | |||
(1) | At ACA, high blower (31900') - kts. | 374 | |
(2) | At ACA, low blower (24600') - kts. | 353 | |
(3) | At ACA, neutral blower (8700') - kts. | 304 | |
(4) | At sea level -kts. | 280 | |
(b) Maximum rate of climb | |||
(1) | At ACA, high blower (28000') - ft/min | 2115 | |
(2) | At ACA, low blower (20000') - ft/min | 2465 | |
(3) | At ACA, neutral blower (6500') - ft/min | 2820 | |
(4) | At sea level - ft/min | 2900 | |
(c) Service ceiling -ft* | 39,300 | ||
2. | Military Rated Power | ||
(a) Maximum speed in level flight - Vt | |||
(1) | At ACA, high blower (29000') - kts. | 385 | |
(2) | At ACA, low blower (23100') - kts. | 368 | |
(3) | At ACA, neutral blower (4600') - kts. | 317 | |
(4) | At sea level -kts. | 303 | |
(b) Maximum rate of climb | |||
(1) | At ACA, high blower (25500') - ft/min | 2710 | |
(2) | At ACA, low blower (19000') - ft/min | 3040 | |
(3) | At ACA, neutral blower (3000') - ft/min | 3720 | |
(4) | At sea level - ft/min | 3760 | |
(c) Service ceiling -ft* | 39,800 | ||
(d) Take-off data - Flap setting: Full down | |||
(1) | Take-off speed, Vc - kts. | 72.5 | |
(2) | Distance in zero wind - ft. | 645.0 | |
(3) | Distance in 25 knot wind - ft. | 295.0 | |
3. | Calibrated Airspeed at Stall | ||
(a) Clean condition, power on - kts. | 84.5 | ||
(b) Clean condition, power of - kts. | 89.4 | ||
(c) Landing condition, power on - kts. | 64.2 | ||
(d) Landing condition, power on - kts. | 77.7 | ||
* Extrapolated values. | |||
F4U-4 No. 80765 Level Flight Performance Characteristics | |||
F4U-4 No. 80765 Climb Performance Characteristics |
Detail Specification
For
Model F4U-5 Airplane
SUMMARY
Loading Condition | Fighter | Long Range Fighter | Long Range Bomber |
Gross Weight (pounds) | 12,901 | 14,113 | 15,166 |
Fuel Quantity (gallons) | 234 | 384 | 384 |
Fuel Weight (lb.) | 1,404 | 2,304 | 2,304 |
High Speed at Sea Level (knots) | |||
Normal rated power | 282 | 265 | 246 |
Military rated power | 319 | 302 | 281 |
Combat power | 347 | 326 | 305 |
High Speed at Airplane Critical Altitude | ||||
Normal rated power | knots | 393 | 366 | 336 |
feet | 36,300 | 35,300 | 34,300 | |
Military rated power | knots | 398 | 381 | 354 |
feet | 33,200 | 32,700 | 32,200 | |
Combat power | knots | 408 | 391 | 365 |
feet | 27,000 | 26,300 | 25,600 |
Stalling speed at Sea Level with Full Load (knots) | |||
Without power, flaps up, landing gear retracted | 93.0 | 97.2 | 100.8 |
Without power, flaps down, landing gear extended | 79.9 | 83.5 | 86.5 |
Without power, less fuel, flaps down, landing gear extended | 75.4 | 76.4 | 79.6 |
With power, flaps down, landing gear extended | 71.4 | 74.4 | 77.3 |
Rate of climb at Sea Level (ft/min) | |||
Normal rated power | 3200 | 2750 | 2390 |
Military rated power | 4100 | 3570 | 3150 |
Combat power | 4840 | 4230 | 3760 |
Time to climb to 10,000 feet Altitude (min) | |||
Normal rated power | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
Military rated power | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
Combat power | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Time to climb to 20,000 feet Altitude (min) | |||
Normal rated power | 6.7 | 7.9 | 9.4 |
Military rated power | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.4 |
Combat power | 4.7 | 5.4 | 6.3 |
Service Ceiling (feet) | |||
Normal rated power | 43,400 | 40,700 | 38,000 |
Military rated power | 43,500 | 41,100 | 38,100 |
Combat power | 40,000 | 38,600 | 36,800 |
Maximum Range at 1500 Ft. Altitude (nautical mi.) | 828 | 1228 | 1079 |
Avg. Speed for Maximum Range at 1500 ft. (Altitude (knots) | 156 | 156 | 152 |
Take-off Distance (feet) | |||
In Calm | 642 | 791 | 944 |
In 25-knot wind | 318 | 408 | 499 |
Radius of Action (naut. mi.) | 35 | 260 | 228 |
F4U-5 Performance Vs. Altitude |
F4U-1 Airplane Characteristics & Performance, Bureau of Aeronautics-Navy Dept. March 1, 1944 |
F4U-1D-1C Airplane Characteristics & Performance, Bureau of Aeronautics-Navy Dept. August 1, 1945 |
Memorandum Report on F4U-1, No. 02296: Flight Tests |
Memo. Report on F4U-1, No. 02296: Flying Characteristics and Design and Maintenance Qualities of F4U-1. |
Corsair I JT.118 Handling trials A. & A.E.E. 30 December 1943 |
Corsair Mk.II JT.259 Handling trials A. & A.E.E. 1 February 1944 |
Evaluation and Comparison Trials of P-51B and F4U-1 Airplanes. NAS Patuxent River |
Report on Comparitive Combat Evaluation of Focke-Wulf 190-A/4 Airplane NAS Patuxent River |
F4U-4 Performance Summary |
F4U-1 Aircraft Data Sheet |
F4U-1A Aircraft Data Sheet |
Corsair II & III Aircraft Data Sheet |
Corsair II & III Aircraft Data Sheet |
Corsair IV Aircraft Data Sheet |