The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A.

Equipped with a new Pratt and Whitney engine and a sidewheel supercharger, it was a high-altitude fighter, designed to fight at 45,000 feet. The F4U-5 housed a R-2800-32W engine, developing approximately 2,300 horsepower which was 200 horsepower more than the “C” engine used in the F4U-4.

Vought engineers selected the new 2,000 horsepower Pratt & Whitney R2800 engine for the project that would become the Corsair. The powerful engine required a large 14-foot diameter propeller, which necessitated changes in the design to assure ground clearance was met during carrier landings.

The F4U-5N performed flawlessly, showcasing its powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine and showing why the Corsair was such a feared fighter for its time. This 1951 Chance Vought F4U-5N Corsair represents today one of the best examples of a completely restored vintage fighter plane.

F4U-5N Corsair The Corsair was the Marine Corps’ workhorse fighter and arguably the best fighter in World War II. It was originally designed for carrier operations by Chance Vought which gave it a massive engine and propeller, making it faster and more powerful than its contemporaries.

Apr 10, 2017 · The F4U-5 was produced in three flavors: basic -5 fighter; -5N night fighter with an autopilot, Mk 20 illuminated sight, and a radar pod on the right wing; and -5P photo-reconnaissance with camera ports on both sides and the belly as well as a small fairing on the fin leading edge for the relocated compass transmitter.

Dec 7, 2020 · The F4U-5N radar-equipped night fighter first went to war with VMF(aw)-513, "The Flying Nightmares," in 1950. The aircraft first provided night close air support for the First Marine Division during the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir in November-December 1950.

Early versions wrought havoc against the Japanese during World War II. The “Dash 5” was loved by every infantryman who fought the communist invaders during the Korean War. Our example flew combat missions during that war.

These Corsairs were ALL great aircraft, perfect fit for low altitude operations. I was a (FAH) Reserve Pilot during the Salvadorean conflict. The "surprise" attack by salvadorean fighters on Honduran military installations was so poorly panned and executed that NO TARGETS were hit in Honduras. No Honduran Aircraft were lost.

Lieutenant Guy P. Bordelon flying an F4U-5N was the Navy’s only Korean War fighter ace. Assigned to the carrier Princeton (CV-37) but operating from an airfield near Seoul, Bordelon shot down three Po-2 biplanes and two Yak-18 “Max” trainers …