F4U Performance

Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft
February 8, 1943

Maximum Speed of F4U-1 Airplane #02234
("Cleaned-Up" Version) on War Emergency Power Ratings

SUMMARY

Run #1Run #2
Indicated Airspeed, knots   261.5264
Vo1/2, m.p.h.295298
Pressure Altitude, ft.23825     22840    
Engine, r.p.m.2696  2698  
Manifold pressure, in. Hg.      51.9      54.0
Throttle SettingFullFull
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.431423

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Chance Vought Aircraft
Stratford, Connecticut
April 1, 1943
Report No. 6195

Detail Specification
For
Model F4U-1 Airplane

SUMMARY

 Fighter
(Normal)
BomberFighter
Overload
 
Fuel (gals.)178178363
Gross Weight (lbs.)11,142      11,399      12,656     
High Speed at sea level, mph*311301310
High Speed at 7,400 ft., mph*336324333
High Speed at 8,250 ft., mph*333321330
High Speed at 20,000 ft., mph*378363373
High Speed at 21,100 ft. (mph)*375359370
High Speed at maximum engine rated altitude,
        21,500 ft. mph*
376361372
High Speed at airplane critical altitude,
        24,350 ft. (mph)*
388373383
High Speed at airplane critical altitude,
        22,900 ft. (mph)**
388373383
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  .861.76 
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 965900 1850  
Average speed for max. range at 5500 ft., mph.191178179.5  
Average speed for max. endurance at
        5500 ft. (mph)
191178179.5  
Take-off distance in calm, ft.482507664
Take-off distance in 15-knot wind, ft.313332447
Take-off distance in 25-knot wind, ft.217232318
 
    *       Normal rated power
    **     Military rated power
    ***   Approximately 400 bhp (2200 RPM at 17" hg manifold pressure)

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U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland
July 28, 1944

Model F4U-1 Airplane - Performance Characteristics of.
F4U-1 No. 02155

SUMMARY

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 level348 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

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U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland
April 28, 1944

Model F4U-1 Airplane - Flight Test of Water
Injection Equipment - TED No. PTR 2105
F4U-1 No. 17930

SUMMARY

PowerWar
Emergency
Military
High blower airplane critical alt. - ft.20,30022,800
Maximum speed at high blower airplane
    critical altitude - MPH
     431      417
Low blower airplane critical altitude-ft.14,60017,600
Maximum speed at low blower airplane
    critical altitude - MPH
     416      405
Maximum speed at S. L. - MPH      365      350
High blower climb crti. alt.-ft16,50020,000
Maximum rate of climb at high blower climb
    critical alt.-FPM
   2540   1940
Low blower climb crit. alt - ft.10,50015,000
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

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U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland
June 27, 1944

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

SUMMARY

Maximum Speed

Combat Power (32.8" Hg. carburetor impact pressure setting)

Blower    Low    High
RPM    2700    2700
BHP    2176    2030
Airplane crit. alt.-ft.13,20014,800
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.10,20014,500
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

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Aircraft and Armament Experimental Establishment
Boscombe Down
31 May 1944

Corsair F.Mk.II JT.259
(Double Wasp R2800-8)

Performance trials and position error measurment

SUMMARY

Climb Performance at combat power

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

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U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland
October 6, 1944

Final Flight Report
of
Production Inspection Trials
(TED No. BIS 2121)
on
Model F3A-1 Airplane No. 04691

SUMMARY

Performance (As an "overload" fighter less wing tank fuel)
 
1.Maximum speed (high blower):
 
          PowerNormalMilitary
 
 Brake horsepower15501650
 Airplane critical alt-ft24,20023,300
 Maximum speed at ACA-MPH393.5390
2.Service ceiling - ft. 38,00038,000
3.Maximum rate of climb at sea level - FPM23803080
4.Minimum speed at sea level:
 
    "Overload" Fighter
          Clean condition - power on - MPH99.5
          Clean condition - power off - MPH104.5
          Landing condition - power on - MPH74.5
          Clean condition - power off - MPH86.5
 
5.Take-off data (full flap):
  *    Brake Horsepower1986
          RPM2700
          Take-off speed - MPH86.0
          Take-off distance - no wind - ft.725
          Take-of distance - 25 knot wind-ft.340

Engine data Airplane Configuration
 RPM = 2700Cowl 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

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U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland
October 31, 1944

Final Flight Report
of
Production Inspection Trials
(TED No. BIS 2125)
on
Model F4U-1 Airplane

SUMMARY

Performance (Airplane No. 02155 loaded as a "normal" fighter except as noted)
 
(a)Maximum speed (high blower):
 
          PowerNormalMilitary
 
 Brake horsepower15501650
 Airplane critical alt-ft23,80022,800
 Maximum speed at ACA-MPH395395
(b)Service ceiling - ft. 38,20038,400
(c)Maximum rate of climb at sea level - FPM24993160
(d)Minimum speed at sea level:
          Airplane No.0215802555
          LoadingNormal
Fighter
Overload Fighter
+ 176 gal.
drop tank
 
          Gross weight - lbs.11,19413,320
          Clean condition - power on - MPH97.5103
          Clean condition - power off - MPH101.5110
          Landing condition - power on - MPH76.579
          Clean condition - power off - MPH83.090.5
 
F4U-1 No. 02155 Performance Characterisitcs: Maximum Speed, Brake Horsepower Available
F4U-1 No. 02155 Performance Characteristics: Climb

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U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland
November 10, 1944

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)

SUMMARY

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 ft22,600
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

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U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland
January 11, 1945

Final Flight Report
of
Production Inspection Trials
(TED NO. BIS 2122)
on
Model FG-1A Airplane No. 14575

SUMMARY

Performance (As an "overload" fighter less wing tank fuel)
 
Model FG-1A Airplane No. 14575
 
1.Maximum speed (high blower):
 
          PowerNormalMilitaryCombat
 
 Brake horsepower149516402000
 Airplane critical alt-ft23,30022,30018,000
 Maximum speed at ACA-MPH390393.0406.0
2.Service ceiling - ft. 37,00037,00037,000
3.Maximum rate of climb at sea level - FPM216031203450
 
Model FG-1A Airplane No. 14062

4.Minimum speed at sea level:
        Clean condition - power on - MPH96.0  
        Clean condition - power off - MPH98.0  
        Landing condition - power on - MPH76.0  
        Landing condition - power off - MPH83.5  
5.Take-off data (full flap):
  *    Brake Horsepower (actual)1940  
        Take-off speed - MPH83.0  
        Take-off distance - no wind - ft.720  
        Take-off distance - 25 knot wind - ft.325  

Engine data Airplane Configuration
 RPM = 2700Cowl flaps - 3/4 open
 MAP = 53.5Intercooler - closed
 CAT = 27°Oil cooler - open
 OAT - 23°Cockpit hood - open
 
* Note: On basis of AEL Power Curves - reference (h)

Model FG-1A Airplane No. 14575, Performance Characteristics: True AirspeedModel FG-1A Airplane No. 14575, Performance Characteristics: Climb

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Chance Vought Aircraft
Stratford, Connecticut
February 15, 1945
Report No. 6756

Detail Specification
For
Model F4U-1D Airplane

SUMMARY

 InterceptorFighterLong R. Bomber
 
Fuel (gals.)178237407
Gross Weight (lbs.)11,343      12,086      14,311     
High Speed at sea level (mph)*318317287
High Speed at 7700 ft. (mph)*345344310
High Speed at 9300 ft. (mph)*344343309
High Speed at 20,100 ft. (mph)*388386344
High Speed at 21,700 ft. (mph)*386384342
High Speed at maximum engine rated altitude,
        21,500 ft. (mph)*
386384342
High Speed at airplane critical altitude,
        24,400 ft. (mph)*
401398353
High Speed at airplane critical altitude,
        23,000 ft. (mph)**
401398353
High Speed at airplane critical altitude,
        20,000 ft. (mph)***
419416373
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 9.213.8 
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) 9731264   1676  
Average speed for maximum range at 5500 ft. (mph.)196191173
Average speed for maximum endurance at
        5500 ft. (mph)
196191147
Take-off distance in calm (ft.)*562652977
Take-off distance in 15-knot wind (ft.)357421654
Take-off distance in 25-knot wind (ft.)243289465
 
    *       Normal rated power
    **     Military rated power
    ***   War Emergency Power
    **** Approximately 400 bhp (2200 rpm at
             17" hg manifold pressure)

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Aircraft and Armament Experimental Establishment
Boscombe Down
21 April 1945

Corsair F. Mk.IV KD.227
(Double wasp R2800-8W)

Level speed trials with and without water injection

SUMMARY

The maximum true airspeeds attained were :-
 
With water injection400 mph (347 knots) at 18,400 ft.
Without water injection395 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.

AircraftMax. speed without
water injection.
mph     (knots)
Height
Ft.
95% take-off
weight lbs.
Corsair II JT.417393     (341)23,40011,290
Corsair IV KD.227395     (343)22,50011,500

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

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U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland
August 2, 1945

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)

SUMMARY

Maximum Speed
 
At normal combat power RPM (2700) with No. 25 drill size water jet.
 
Carburetor Impact Pressure Setting - Ins. Hg.31.532.833.9
Airplane - critical altitude - ft:
    High Blower198501880017900
    Low Blower143001320012200
Max. Speed at airplane crit. alt. - MPH:
    High Blower421422422.5
    Low Blower    405.5406406.5
Brake Horsepower Available:
    High Blower1950 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.31.532.833.9
Airplane Climb - critical altitude - ft:
    High Blower1650015,40014,400
    Low Blower10700   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

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Chance Vought Aircraft
Stratford, Connecticut
May 21, 1947
Report No. 7289

Detail Specification
For
Model F4U-4 Airplane

SUMMARY

 FighterLong Range
Fighter
Bomber
 
Bomb LoadNoneNone1-1000
Gross Weight (lbs.)12,40513,52914,562
Fuel Quantity (gal.) 234384384
Fuel Weight (lb.)1,4042,3042,304
 
High Speed @ Sea Level (knots)*281271256
High Speed @ 8,100 ft. (knots)*319298282
High Speed @ 9,600 ft. (knots)*308296280
High Speed @ 23,100 ft. (knots)*364350330
High Speed @ 25,500 ft. (knots)*362347326
High Speed @ Max. Engine Rated Altitude,
    25,000 ft. (without ram)(knots)*
362347327
High Speed @ Airplane Critical Altitude,
    29,900 ft. (knots)*
383366344
 
High Speed @ Sea Level (knots)**310298283
High Speed @ 3,500 ft. (knots)**322310293
High Speed @ 8,000 ft. (knots)**322310293
High Speed @ 23,000 ft. (knots)**375360340
High Speed @ 25,800 ft. (knots)**373358338
High Speed @ Max. Engine Rated Altitude,
    21,900 ft. (without ram)(knots)**
371356336
High Speed @ Airplane Critical Altitude,
    29,200 ft. (knots)**
387370348
 
High Speed @ Sea Level (knots)***328316298
High Speed @ 1,500 ft. (knots)***331319302
High Speed @ 5,000 ft. (knots)***330318301
High Speed @ 20,000 ft. (knots)***378364344
High Speed @ 22,500 ft. (knots)***375360340
 
High Speed @ Max. Rated Altitude 19,900 ft.
    (without ram) (knots)***
378364344
High Speed @ Airplane Critical Altitude
    26,200 ft. (knots)***
394377356
 
Stalling speed @ Sea Level with Full
    Load without Power (knots)
78.381.784.6
Stalling speed @ Sea Level with Full
    Load Less 1/2 Fule without power (knots)
76.078.081.3
Stalling speed @ Sea Level with Full
    Load Less Fuel without Power (knots)
73.574.477.6
Stalling speed @ Sea Level with Full
    Load with Minimum Power for Level Flight (knots)
69.973.075.6
 
Initial Rate of Climb at Sea Level (ft./min)*2,5802,2301,900
Initial Rate of Climb at Sea Level (ft./min)**3,5603,1302,740
Initial Rate of Climb at Sea Level (ft./min)***4,3603,9003,470
Time to Climb to 10,000 ft. (min.)*3.94.55.4
Time to Climb to 20,000 ft. (min.)*8.09.411.3
Service Ceiling (ft.)*40,85038,35038,550
 
Endurance at high speed at 25,000 ft. (hr.)1.01.71.7
Endurance at 90% high speed at 25,000 ft. (hr.)1.72.72.6
Endurance at 75% high speed at 25,000 ft. (hr.)2.94.54.2
Endurance at 60% high speed at 21,500 ft. (hr.)4.16.25.6
 
Max. Endurance at 7,000 ft. (hrs.)6.810.48.8
Max. Range at 7,000 ft. (naut. miles)9601,4801,260
Average Speed for Max. Range (knots)160162162
Average Speed for Max. End. (knots)121121121
 
Take-off Distance in Calm (ft.)****6858441,013
Take-off Distance in 15-knot wind (ft.)****457575701
Take-off distance in 25-knot wind (ft.)****324415514
 
Combat Radius (naut. miles)88356320
 
    Normal Rated Power *
    Military Rated Power **
    Combat Power ***
    Take-Off Power ****

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U.S. Naval Air Test Center
Patuxent River, Maryland
March 25, 1948

Final Report
on
Project TED No. BIS 2157

Production Inspection Trials
of the
Model F4U-4 Airplane

SUMMARY

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/min2115
(2)At ACA, low blower (20000') - ft/min2465
(3)At ACA, neutral blower (6500') - ft/min2820
(4)At sea level - ft/min2900
 (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/min2710
(2)At ACA, low blower (19000') - ft/min3040
(3)At ACA, neutral blower (3000') - ft/min3720
(4)At sea level - ft/min3760
 
 (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

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Chance Vought Aircraft
Stratford, Connecticut
December 15, 1948
Report No. 6645

Detail Specification
For
Model F4U-5 Airplane

SUMMARY

Loading ConditionFighterLong Range
Fighter
Long Range
Bomber
 
Gross Weight (pounds)12,90114,11315,166
Fuel Quantity (gallons) 234384384
Fuel Weight (lb.)1,4042,3042,304
 
High Speed at Sea Level (knots)
    Normal rated power282265246
    Military rated power319302281
    Combat power347326305

High Speed at Airplane Critical Altitude
    Normal rated powerknots393366336
 feet36,30035,30034,300
    Military rated powerknots398381354
 feet33,20032,70032,200
    Combat powerknots408391365
 feet27,00026,30025,600

Stalling speed at Sea Level with Full Load (knots)
    Without power, flaps up, landing gear retracted93.097.2100.8
    Without power, flaps down, landing gear extended79.983.586.5
    Without power, less fuel, flaps down,
        landing gear extended
75.476.479.6
    With power, flaps down, landing gear extended71.474.477.3
 
Rate of climb at Sea Level (ft/min)
    Normal rated power320027502390
    Military rated power410035703150
    Combat power484042303760
 
Time to climb to 10,000 feet Altitude (min)
    Normal rated power3.23.84.5
    Military rated power2.62.93.4
    Combat power2.12.42.8
 
Time to climb to 20,000 feet Altitude (min)
    Normal rated power6.77.99.4
    Military rated power5.46.47.4
    Combat power4.75.46.3
 
Service Ceiling (feet)
    Normal rated power43,40040,70038,000
    Military rated power43,50041,10038,100
    Combat power40,00038,60036,800
 
Maximum Range at 1500 Ft. Altitude (nautical mi.)82812281079
    Avg. Speed for Maximum Range at
    1500 ft. (Altitude (knots)
156156152
 
Take-off Distance (feet)
    In Calm642791944
    In 25-knot wind318408499
 
Radius of Action (naut. mi.)35260228
 
F4U-5 Performance Vs. Altitude

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Supplemental

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

WWII Aircraft Performance