Forces of Valor U.S. F4U-1D Corsair Diecast Vehicle

U.S. F4U-1D Corsair On February 1, 1938, the United States Navy Bureau of Aeronautics requested proposals from American aircraft manufacturers for a new carrier-based fighter airplane. During April, the Vought Aircraft Corporation responded with two designs and one of them, powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine, won the competition in June. The F4U had an immediate impact on the Pacific air war. Pilots could use the Corsair's speed and firepower to engage the more maneuverable Japanese airplanes only when the advantage favored the Americans. Unprotected by armor or self-sealing fuel tanks, no Japanese fighter or bomber could withstand for more than a few seconds the concentrated volley from the six.50 caliber machine guns carried by a Corsair. Forces of Valor's F4U-1D Corsair is constructed almost entirely from die cast metal. The solid metal wing includes detailed vents and machine gun ports. The prop turns. The landing gear wheel wells and the tail wheel assembly are also highly detailed. The model can be displayed on the included stand with the landing gear up or on the runway with the included landed gear in place. The pilot figure is visible through the clear canopy. Includes removable weapon system. Features: Die cast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Markings and placards that won't fade or peel. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Detailed pilot. Authentic detachable ordnance loads. Dimensions: Length: 5 Inch Width: 6 Inch Height: 1.5 Inch Weight: 1.0 lbs. Ages: 14+.